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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Page 19
... stopped , hands on thighs and elbows akimbo , and looked around at his stricken audience . The servants had crept out of the shadows now and stood in the lighted doorways , some hugging each other , all looking at George's mouth . " But ...
... stopped , hands on thighs and elbows akimbo , and looked around at his stricken audience . The servants had crept out of the shadows now and stood in the lighted doorways , some hugging each other , all looking at George's mouth . " But ...
Page 29
... stopped , and my guts clamped down so hard , I swear it started me having my baby . For you know what I saw in that henyard instead of a fox ? " " A nindin ? " he whispered . " Not just one Indian but two . The one inside was just hand ...
... stopped , and my guts clamped down so hard , I swear it started me having my baby . For you know what I saw in that henyard instead of a fox ? " " A nindin ? " he whispered . " Not just one Indian but two . The one inside was just hand ...
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... stopped struggling and his screams trailed off . Thinking of Georgie looking on had shamed him . He still sobbed , but he was no longer frantic . " Now , " John Clark was saying , releasing Billy , " that's better . Georgie learned this ...
... stopped struggling and his screams trailed off . Thinking of Georgie looking on had shamed him . He still sobbed , but he was no longer frantic . " Now , " John Clark was saying , releasing Billy , " that's better . Georgie learned this ...
Page 40
... stopped there , and stood with his back to it . There was a forked sapling in front of him and beyond it lay the river . A fish jumped in the river , then again , and again . There were no insects in this season and so the fish , Edmund ...
... stopped there , and stood with his back to it . There was a forked sapling in front of him and beyond it lay the river . A fish jumped in the river , then again , and again . There were no insects in this season and so the fish , Edmund ...
Page 51
... stopped carriages , laughing and asking for their turn . " What o ' my shilling , Pa ? " Dickie shouted . " Aye , what of it ? Ye didn't pass ' im , he stopped to drink ! " A few of the Albemarle racers had come back following Law ...
... stopped carriages , laughing and asking for their turn . " What o ' my shilling , Pa ? " Dickie shouted . " Aye , what of it ? Ye didn't pass ' im , he stopped to drink ! " A few of the Albemarle racers had come back following Law ...
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