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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... wait there for the boatloads of sup- plies . That would take time . But to wait for the new con- signment of draftees would allow the Shawnee army plenty of time to join the confederacy . Instead , he insisted , let Colonel Benjamin ...
... wait there for the boatloads of sup- plies . That would take time . But to wait for the new con- signment of draftees would allow the Shawnee army plenty of time to join the confederacy . Instead , he insisted , let Colonel Benjamin ...
Page 790
... wait to continue on with him . Now Ca - me - ah - wait insisted on a little ceremony . He put over Lewis's shoulders a beautiful mantle made of ermine skins - it appeared to be fifty skins or more - similar to those some of the leading ...
... wait to continue on with him . Now Ca - me - ah - wait insisted on a little ceremony . He put over Lewis's shoulders a beautiful mantle made of ermine skins - it appeared to be fifty skins or more - similar to those some of the leading ...
Page 791
... wait , mumbling into his ear words that Lewis was sure would further undermine his trust in the white men . I've got to do something else to assure him , he thought , but what ? I've done about all I can . Now it's all up to Ca - me ...
... wait , mumbling into his ear words that Lewis was sure would further undermine his trust in the white men . I've got to do something else to assure him , he thought , but what ? I've done about all I can . Now it's all up to Ca - me ...
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