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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... camp in steaming kettles . He limped and grimaced , but kept up such cheerful talk that his grimace could have been mistaken for a grin . He also hovered around Sacajawea a great deal ; she was listless and dull - eyed , hardly even ...
... camp in steaming kettles . He limped and grimaced , but kept up such cheerful talk that his grimace could have been mistaken for a grin . He also hovered around Sacajawea a great deal ; she was listless and dull - eyed , hardly even ...
Page 733
... camp . I can make that , I reckon , he thought . Don't know as I could've made it fourteen miles to the upper camp , though . Up to a point it had been as George had said - only pain . But it was beyond that now . From here on he would ...
... camp . I can make that , I reckon , he thought . Don't know as I could've made it fourteen miles to the upper camp , though . Up to a point it had been as George had said - only pain . But it was beyond that now . From here on he would ...
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... camp hidden in the willow thickets where they might be safer if the camp were attacked during the night . Lewis was exhausted , but had little expectation of sleeping well this night . The fate of the expedition , which he had long held ...
... camp hidden in the willow thickets where they might be safer if the camp were attacked during the night . Lewis was exhausted , but had little expectation of sleeping well this night . The fate of the expedition , which he had long held ...
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