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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... voice . The boy didn't understand much about it and was not very interested in it . But he liked the music of their voices in the room . He was always enveloped in the voices of his family . Their voices were always around him like a ...
... voice . The boy didn't understand much about it and was not very interested in it . But he liked the music of their voices in the room . He was always enveloped in the voices of his family . Their voices were always around him like a ...
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... voice raised in an Indian yodel , and a moment later it came louder , and they rose a little in their chairs ... voices were ex- claiming , and when Billy darted away from the nursery window and down the stairs , Mrs. Clark rose with the ...
... voice raised in an Indian yodel , and a moment later it came louder , and they rose a little in their chairs ... voices were ex- claiming , and when Billy darted away from the nursery window and down the stairs , Mrs. Clark rose with the ...
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... voice deep and dark as a cave . " Oftimes , out there in that country , ye'll think you're alone , all , all , alone , but y're not ! You're always bein ' watched ! " Billy shivered and scooted so far down in his chair that only his ...
... voice deep and dark as a cave . " Oftimes , out there in that country , ye'll think you're alone , all , all , alone , but y're not ! You're always bein ' watched ! " Billy shivered and scooted so far down in his chair that only his ...
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... voice to a chilling whisper : " I felt a presence ! " Billy emitted a shivery moan and Elizabeth curled her fist in her mother's skirt . " Aye ! Know . how your back'll draw up and the hair'll raise on th ' back o ' your neck ? When you ...
... voice to a chilling whisper : " I felt a presence ! " Billy emitted a shivery moan and Elizabeth curled her fist in her mother's skirt . " Aye ! Know . how your back'll draw up and the hair'll raise on th ' back o ' your neck ? When you ...
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... voice she hoped was soft enough not to awaken the other boys . " Say , darlin ' , I'll make you a trade deal . A favor o ' mine for one o ' yours . I could tell you a story of ' im every night , if you can promise me I'll see smiles on ...
... voice she hoped was soft enough not to awaken the other boys . " Say , darlin ' , I'll make you a trade deal . A favor o ' mine for one o ' yours . I could tell you a story of ' im every night , if you can promise me I'll see smiles on ...
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