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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... thing called Annie's wed- ding , which was to be soon . Annie talked about it all the time now , with joy and fear in her voice . The boy didn't understand much about it and was not very interested in it . But he liked the music of ...
... thing called Annie's wed- ding , which was to be soon . Annie talked about it all the time now , with joy and fear in her voice . The boy didn't understand much about it and was not very interested in it . But he liked the music of ...
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... things , and so if he respects you at all , and I know Owen does , why , he'll not press ye . He mought go jump on a ... thing a body can do , I suppose , and what our Dear Lord fit us out to do , but after two , why , the marvel of it'd ...
... things , and so if he respects you at all , and I know Owen does , why , he'll not press ye . He mought go jump on a ... thing a body can do , I suppose , and what our Dear Lord fit us out to do , but after two , why , the marvel of it'd ...
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... thing , looked at him thoughtfully , gravely . Then he jounced him up and down and grinned to make him grin . " Is that so ? ” he ex- claimed . " Why , I'd ha ' thought ' e was just a plain old cata- mount , but one that climbs people ...
... thing , looked at him thoughtfully , gravely . Then he jounced him up and down and grinned to make him grin . " Is that so ? ” he ex- claimed . " Why , I'd ha ' thought ' e was just a plain old cata- mount , but one that climbs people ...
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A Novel James Alexander Thom. a thing and I'll disown you . My wedding's going to be good and proper , marked by good manners and politeness all ' round . " He leaned back and tilted his head . " In faith , girl ! If it's that sort o ...
A Novel James Alexander Thom. a thing and I'll disown you . My wedding's going to be good and proper , marked by good manners and politeness all ' round . " He leaned back and tilted his head . " In faith , girl ! If it's that sort o ...
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... thing y'll ever feel ! " And I , well , I was so far from my rifle by then , methought I'd felt the feelin ' too late . Too late ! " he hissed . Annie now had her palm on her throat and was swallowing with terror . Dickie's mouth was ...
... thing y'll ever feel ! " And I , well , I was so far from my rifle by then , methought I'd felt the feelin ' too late . Too late ! " he hissed . Annie now had her palm on her throat and was swallowing with terror . Dickie's mouth was ...
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