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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... boys to shoot double - smart . " Bowman passed the word down , adding his own emphasis : " Mister Clark wants them Redcoats in there to crawl up their own ass holes for a hidin ' place ! " It resumed in the wan sunlight now , in the ...
... boys to shoot double - smart . " Bowman passed the word down , adding his own emphasis : " Mister Clark wants them Redcoats in there to crawl up their own ass holes for a hidin ' place ! " It resumed in the wan sunlight now , in the ...
Page 308
... boys had caught a band of Hamilton's Indians coming in from the warpath . They trooped through the town soon , half - running , cursing , manhandling six war - painted savages , whom they yanked along by ropes tied around their necks ...
... boys had caught a band of Hamilton's Indians coming in from the warpath . They trooped through the town soon , half - running , cursing , manhandling six war - painted savages , whom they yanked along by ropes tied around their necks ...
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... boys'll be convinced only when they see the Great Falls . So I'll take a party ahead to find the Falls and you follow on with the boats . Now , we don't know what we're in for above the Falls . If we do manage to find the Shoshonis , we ...
... boys'll be convinced only when they see the Great Falls . So I'll take a party ahead to find the Falls and you follow on with the boats . Now , we don't know what we're in for above the Falls . If we do manage to find the Shoshonis , we ...
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