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 127
... reached into the pocket of his weskit , remembering something . " Lookee ! " He held up the compass . George's hat ... reaching up and taking it from Billy's head . " There's times I'd ha ' been in a pickle without this wondrous old hat ...
... reached into the pocket of his weskit , remembering something . " Lookee ! " He held up the compass . George's hat ... reaching up and taking it from Billy's head . " There's times I'd ha ' been in a pickle without this wondrous old hat ...
Page 483
... reaching for the jug . " Long Knife re ... retired f'm savin ' countries , Mist ' Freem ' . Long Knife likes Indians better'n Long Knife likes gov'nors . Tell ye that , man . FREEM ” ! ” He reached across the table and grabbed Freeman's ...
... reaching for the jug . " Long Knife re ... retired f'm savin ' countries , Mist ' Freem ' . Long Knife likes Indians better'n Long Knife likes gov'nors . Tell ye that , man . FREEM ” ! ” He reached across the table and grabbed Freeman's ...
Page 522
... reached the bank of the creek , they were given no command . And so the whole bat- talion , erupting with a roar that was a combination of battle cry and outburst of chagrin , plunged into the cold , mucky stream , their crisp blue ...
... reached the bank of the creek , they were given no command . And so the whole bat- talion , erupting with a roar that was a combination of battle cry and outburst of chagrin , plunged into the cold , mucky stream , their crisp blue ...
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