From Sea to Shining Sea: A Novel“Splendid . . . Thom tells the story with humor and eloquence, and a thumping good tale it is, too.”—The Washington Post In one generation, the Clark family of Virginia fought for our nation's independence, and explored, conquered, and settled the continent from sea to shining sea. This powerfully written book recreates the warm life of the family, the dangers of the battlefield, the grueling journeys across an untamed wilderness, and the soul-stirring Lewis and Clark Expedition. This mighty epic is a fitting tribute to the wisdom and courage of Ann Rogers Clark, her husband John, and the ten sons and daughters they nurtured and inspired. |
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... remember that , Annie . " " But Mama , y've bore ten of us , " Annie laughed . " Didn't ye remember her advice , or what ? " Mrs. Clark's blue eyes looked at a corner of the ceiling and she nodded and pursed her lips . " I remembered it ...
... remember that , Annie . " " But Mama , y've bore ten of us , " Annie laughed . " Didn't ye remember her advice , or what ? " Mrs. Clark's blue eyes looked at a corner of the ceiling and she nodded and pursed her lips . " I remembered it ...
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... remember ? " he said , and poured for him- self , George , Dickie , Johnny and Edmund . The five clinked their glasses together . It was their tradition that a son could join in toasts after his tenth birthday . Annie poured sherry for ...
... remember ? " he said , and poured for him- self , George , Dickie , Johnny and Edmund . The five clinked their glasses together . It was their tradition that a son could join in toasts after his tenth birthday . Annie poured sherry for ...
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... remember rocking to sleep or wetnursing , twenty years ago . " Jo jee , " young Billy had been imploring softly , over and over , as he sat on his brother's arm . " Jo jee ? " " Aye , Billy ? " George answered when , for a moment , no ...
... remember rocking to sleep or wetnursing , twenty years ago . " Jo jee , " young Billy had been imploring softly , over and over , as he sat on his brother's arm . " Jo jee ? " " Aye , Billy ? " George answered when , for a moment , no ...
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... remember ? " John Clark laughed heartily . He was relieved to be back on the topic of the upcoming event . He always got unsettled when George urged him to move the family west . Ever since George had taken him on a tour of that country ...
... remember ? " John Clark laughed heartily . He was relieved to be back on the topic of the upcoming event . He always got unsettled when George urged him to move the family west . Ever since George had taken him on a tour of that country ...
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... remember thinkin ' once , it's shiny metal and maplewood , too , like my surveying instruments , and the thought hit me , why , it's another tool for putting order on the wilds . " Johnny , the family's poet , nodded at this apt phrase ...
... remember thinkin ' once , it's shiny metal and maplewood , too , like my surveying instruments , and the thought hit me , why , it's another tool for putting order on the wilds . " Johnny , the family's poet , nodded at this apt phrase ...
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