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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... town someday . Logan led me to a big boulder , just about hid in tree roots and bushes . There was a lead tablet fixed on the rock , and there was writing on it . The language was French . I made out what I could of it , which was ...
... town someday . Logan led me to a big boulder , just about hid in tree roots and bushes . There was a lead tablet fixed on the rock , and there was writing on it . The language was French . I made out what I could of it , which was ...
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... town . Behind them strode another rank . George was riding slightly behind the sec- ond rank , looking over their heads toward the silent village . The sky was overcast and the air was so close and sultry it was hard to breathe . The ...
... town . Behind them strode another rank . George was riding slightly behind the sec- ond rank , looking over their heads toward the silent village . The sky was overcast and the air was so close and sultry it was hard to breathe . The ...
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... town . The cap- tains sent their men out in squads to cut down and burn the crops and set wigwams and lodges to the torch . Soon the air was dense with sharp - smelling smoke ; fires crackled and rushed . This was the last town . Now ...
... town . The cap- tains sent their men out in squads to cut down and burn the crops and set wigwams and lodges to the torch . Soon the air was dense with sharp - smelling smoke ; fires crackled and rushed . This was the last town . Now ...
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... town - builder who had a half - finished town far up the distant Kain - tuck - ee River ; and Leonard Helm , gray - whiskered , strong , and droll as a dancing bear , of whom it was said he must have found a whis- key - spring in the ...
... town - builder who had a half - finished town far up the distant Kain - tuck - ee River ; and Leonard Helm , gray - whiskered , strong , and droll as a dancing bear , of whom it was said he must have found a whis- key - spring in the ...
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