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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... thing I shoot I clean . " " No right man likes doin ' this , Billy m ' boy , " said Mr. Clark . " But we have to know how , ' cause we have to provide for family . God knows how many animals you'll do this to as the years go by . But ...
... thing I shoot I clean . " " No right man likes doin ' this , Billy m ' boy , " said Mr. Clark . " But we have to know how , ' cause we have to provide for family . God knows how many animals you'll do this to as the years go by . But ...
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... thing , well , get in . Don't write anything down , and don't be too transparent with your curiosity . " Now , aside from the fact that y'll probably be shot if you're found out , it ought to be mainly a heap o ' fun . Get back here by ...
... thing , well , get in . Don't write anything down , and don't be too transparent with your curiosity . " Now , aside from the fact that y'll probably be shot if you're found out , it ought to be mainly a heap o ' fun . Get back here by ...
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... thing I could do , the only thing I could do to save my poor people , was to walk up to the Hair - Buyer's fort and surrender , just so he'd feed us and shelter us ' fore we all died ! " " My God , George ! " " Aye . I'd got ' em in a ...
... thing I could do , the only thing I could do to save my poor people , was to walk up to the Hair - Buyer's fort and surrender , just so he'd feed us and shelter us ' fore we all died ! " " My God , George ! " " Aye . I'd got ' em in a ...
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