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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... of WOMAN WARRIOR From Sea to Shining Sea Based on the lives of the Clark family of Virginia , the magnificent novel of America's westward expansion . FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA By James Alexander Thom Published. Front Cover.
... of WOMAN WARRIOR From Sea to Shining Sea Based on the lives of the Clark family of Virginia , the magnificent novel of America's westward expansion . FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA By James Alexander Thom Published. Front Cover.
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... Virginia , and they were my offspring , I'm proud to say . What follows is the story of what we did , and how , and who we were , and why . I'll vow there's not a made - up yarn y've ever heard to compare with it . BOOK ONE 1773-1784 ...
... Virginia , and they were my offspring , I'm proud to say . What follows is the story of what we did , and how , and who we were , and why . I'll vow there's not a made - up yarn y've ever heard to compare with it . BOOK ONE 1773-1784 ...
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... Virginia , and he was comfortable here when he wasn't being prodded to uproot . Now the prospect of his daughter's marriage to a scion of an old family was comforting , like an anchor . " Will Jonathan be down for the event ? " George ...
... Virginia , and he was comfortable here when he wasn't being prodded to uproot . Now the prospect of his daughter's marriage to a scion of an old family was comforting , like an anchor . " Will Jonathan be down for the event ? " George ...
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... Virginia society , from horse racing and wrestling to billiards , was competitive , and though scores were dancing , each man and woman was trying to out - caper or out - swoop all the others . It was said that courtship was the main ...
... Virginia society , from horse racing and wrestling to billiards , was competitive , and though scores were dancing , each man and woman was trying to out - caper or out - swoop all the others . It was said that courtship was the main ...
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... Virginia back across the mountains . George remembered what his father had said about the fron- tiersmen's land claims . An Indian war would be a good excuse for the Royal Governor to nullify all the holdings of his trou- blesome ...
... Virginia back across the mountains . George remembered what his father had said about the fron- tiersmen's land claims . An Indian war would be a good excuse for the Royal Governor to nullify all the holdings of his trou- blesome ...
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