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 181
... stand up and take their weap- ons , cursing them for snivelers and tuck - tail hounds , whacking some across their backs with the flat of his saber blade . One trembling , curled - up man just would not get up , and when Johnny yanked ...
... stand up and take their weap- ons , cursing them for snivelers and tuck - tail hounds , whacking some across their backs with the flat of his saber blade . One trembling , curled - up man just would not get up , and when Johnny yanked ...
Page 184
... stand and fire ! " Another crackling volley , and more Englishmen sagged and fell , and their comrades closed ranks around them and kept coming on . " Second rank , kneel and load , third rank stand and aim ! Fire ! " More Redcoats ...
... stand and fire ! " Another crackling volley , and more Englishmen sagged and fell , and their comrades closed ranks around them and kept coming on . " Second rank , kneel and load , third rank stand and aim ! Fire ! " More Redcoats ...
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... standing there alone and in plain sight in easy musket range of either side . It took guts to stand there , but it was neces- sary to keep a man on the sweep ; to run aground in an am- bushed bottleneck would be the worst kind of ...
... standing there alone and in plain sight in easy musket range of either side . It took guts to stand there , but it was neces- sary to keep a man on the sweep ; to run aground in an am- bushed bottleneck would be the worst kind of ...
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