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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... shouting into the gale . If he was worried , he was hiding it be- hind a happy mask . Edmund materialized out of the ... shouted . " Shelter , " John Clark yelled . His hat blew off his head and tumbled back into the wagon , where some ...
... shouting into the gale . If he was worried , he was hiding it be- hind a happy mask . Edmund materialized out of the ... shouted . " Shelter , " John Clark yelled . His hat blew off his head and tumbled back into the wagon , where some ...
Page 439
... shouting . The tension in the council house was like a finger on a hair - trigger . William eased his hands secretly over the butts of the pistols in his belt , his father's fancy pistols . He was aware that he was in greater danger ...
... shouting . The tension in the council house was like a finger on a hair - trigger . William eased his hands secretly over the butts of the pistols in his belt , his father's fancy pistols . He was aware that he was in greater danger ...
Page 440
... shouting , hissing , snarling at the Commissioners , and the seventy Indians in the room seemed to be rising an inch off the floor they were seated on , while the three Commissioners sat on their chairs with their faces set grim . Ke ...
... shouting , hissing , snarling at the Commissioners , and the seventy Indians in the room seemed to be rising an inch off the floor they were seated on , while the three Commissioners sat on their chairs with their faces set grim . Ke ...
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