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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... You are a Virginian . You make a house on the creek by the graves . ' And I showed him my hand , and I said , " That's so . ' Well , then he came over and took my hand just like a gentleman would , and said , just as plain 19.
... You are a Virginian . You make a house on the creek by the graves . ' And I showed him my hand , and I said , " That's so . ' Well , then he came over and took my hand just like a gentleman would , and said , just as plain 19.
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... took us days to reach it . All this way we went , just so he could teach me something . Well , there at the mouth of the Ka - na - wha , it's a fine spot there , good site for a town someday . Logan led me to a big boulder , just about ...
... took us days to reach it . All this way we went , just so he could teach me something . Well , there at the mouth of the Ka - na - wha , it's a fine spot there , good site for a town someday . Logan led me to a big boulder , just about ...
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... took all the guts I had , but I stood there lookin ' after ' em with that cocked gun till they were out o ' sight . There was more lightning , and I could hear Jonathan screamin ' inside the house . I went in finally , all but carryin ...
... took all the guts I had , but I stood there lookin ' after ' em with that cocked gun till they were out o ' sight . There was more lightning , and I could hear Jonathan screamin ' inside the house . I went in finally , all but carryin ...
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... took pride in that an- cestor , and seemed to live as if they felt him looking over their shoulders . John Clark appreciated that in their family - after all , he had some of that Rogers blood in him , too - and he was profoundly ...
... took pride in that an- cestor , and seemed to live as if they felt him looking over their shoulders . John Clark appreciated that in their family - after all , he had some of that Rogers blood in him , too - and he was profoundly ...
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... took their mother's traits of appearance rather than their father's . She was truly a fetching creature , with an aura of warm vitality about her that made Jonathan uncommonly aware of the lone- liness of his bachelor life . He had ...
... took their mother's traits of appearance rather than their father's . She was truly a fetching creature , with an aura of warm vitality about her that made Jonathan uncommonly aware of the lone- liness of his bachelor life . He had ...
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