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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... mountains which Indians called the Shin- ing Mountains , and that on the farther slope of those mountains there was a river that ran westward down to the Pacific Ocean . That would mean , George thought , that the main lowland of this ...
... mountains which Indians called the Shin- ing Mountains , and that on the farther slope of those mountains there was a river that ran westward down to the Pacific Ocean . That would mean , George thought , that the main lowland of this ...
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... mountains tremble , replied : " I think Janey's right . This river " -he nodded toward the southerly branch- " looks like a mountain river to me . Clear , a stony bottom . I feel it's come to us from those mountains . " " Go on . " " T ...
... mountains tremble , replied : " I think Janey's right . This river " -he nodded toward the southerly branch- " looks like a mountain river to me . Clear , a stony bottom . I feel it's come to us from those mountains . " " Go on . " " T ...
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... mountains who could show them a passable way through these Bitterroot Mountains to a river where canoes would not be smashed to splinters . With Sacajawea's help , William had interviewed Toby . Toby was cheerful and agile . He looked ...
... mountains who could show them a passable way through these Bitterroot Mountains to a river where canoes would not be smashed to splinters . With Sacajawea's help , William had interviewed Toby . Toby was cheerful and agile . He looked ...
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