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 280
... whole truth . Virginia seemed to have forgotten her Illinois Regiment , and George really was doing the whole thing out here . And it was plain that he didn't intend to fail at it , either . Anyone else in his situation would have ...
... whole truth . Virginia seemed to have forgotten her Illinois Regiment , and George really was doing the whole thing out here . And it was plain that he didn't intend to fail at it , either . Anyone else in his situation would have ...
Page 354
... whole army of us . Aye . They'll likely parole us on our word . That would mean , for you and me and Bill Croghan , the end of the war . " " " " For me , " said Edmund , " it ends before it started . " THE LONG BLUE RANKS MARCHED SLOWLY ...
... whole army of us . Aye . They'll likely parole us on our word . That would mean , for you and me and Bill Croghan , the end of the war . " " " " For me , " said Edmund , " it ends before it started . " THE LONG BLUE RANKS MARCHED SLOWLY ...
Page 531
... whole company of scouts out at all times ; he had kept his cannons and supply trains up with the troops ; he had maintained iron discipline over Regulars and volun- teers alike ; and he had never stopped anywhere even for one night ...
... whole company of scouts out at all times ; he had kept his cannons and supply trains up with the troops ; he had maintained iron discipline over Regulars and volun- teers alike ; and he had never stopped anywhere even for one night ...
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