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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... trees . And then a horse and rider burst into view at the end of the rail fence , the horse a sweat - stained roan , the rider dressed in pale deerskins , now howling the name of Johnny , who stood in the horse's way poised to spring ...
... trees . And then a horse and rider burst into view at the end of the rail fence , the horse a sweat - stained roan , the rider dressed in pale deerskins , now howling the name of Johnny , who stood in the horse's way poised to spring ...
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... trees ! " And the happy uproar resumed . TWENTY CANDLES BURNED IN THE DINING ROOM THAT EX- travagant evening . Their warm light gleamed on waxed - oak win- dow casings and chair rails , and glinted off pewter serving dishes . A portrait ...
... trees ! " And the happy uproar resumed . TWENTY CANDLES BURNED IN THE DINING ROOM THAT EX- travagant evening . Their warm light gleamed on waxed - oak win- dow casings and chair rails , and glinted off pewter serving dishes . A portrait ...
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... tree he had had in mind , and stopped there , and stood with his back to it . There was a forked sapling in front of ... trees on the banks began to separate from the gloomy back- ground on the far shore and become distinct , one by one ...
... tree he had had in mind , and stopped there , and stood with his back to it . There was a forked sapling in front of ... trees on the banks began to separate from the gloomy back- ground on the far shore and become distinct , one by one ...
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... , here we turn . This is the place , and let me be the first to bid you welcome to it . Ah , but I do love coming home ! " Children whom Jonathan didn't know were running , squeal- ing , among the trees along the drive . In 45 were. ...
... , here we turn . This is the place , and let me be the first to bid you welcome to it . Ah , but I do love coming home ! " Children whom Jonathan didn't know were running , squeal- ing , among the trees along the drive . In 45 were. ...
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A Novel James Alexander Thom. ing , among the trees along the drive . In front of the house Cupid , in livery , was bowing and helping two feeble old gen- tlemen down from a chaise whose driver sat with upright whip and an air of ...
A Novel James Alexander Thom. ing , among the trees along the drive . In front of the house Cupid , in livery , was bowing and helping two feeble old gen- tlemen down from a chaise whose driver sat with upright whip and an air of ...
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