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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Page 229
... body can recover itself thataway . But maybe a body - even such as I am now - could recover itself enough by summer to jump ship and swim over to that land yonder . The British sentry was passing again and looking down at him with his ...
... body can recover itself thataway . But maybe a body - even such as I am now - could recover itself enough by summer to jump ship and swim over to that land yonder . The British sentry was passing again and looking down at him with his ...
Page 405
... body would warm her daughter's . She looked at the delicate features , at the face white as paper ; she listened to the slight , gurgling breathing ; she held the frail and clammy lit- tle body along her flank and willed her own warmth ...
... body would warm her daughter's . She looked at the delicate features , at the face white as paper ; she listened to the slight , gurgling breathing ; she held the frail and clammy lit- tle body along her flank and willed her own warmth ...
Page 496
... body - warmth just like this needing to get up for this same reason , but reluctant to leave her reveries of Bill Croghan . . . BILL ! Her eyes popped open with the rush of realization . She was married to Bill Croghan ! The memory of ...
... body - warmth just like this needing to get up for this same reason , but reluctant to leave her reveries of Bill Croghan . . . BILL ! Her eyes popped open with the rush of realization . She was married to Bill Croghan ! The memory of ...
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