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By James Alexander Thom

ISBN-10: 0307763129

ISBN-13: 9780307763129

"Splendid...Thom tells the tale with humor and eloquence, and a thumping stable story it's, too."
THE WASHINGTON POST
In one new release, the Clark family members of Virginia fought for our nation's independence, and explored, conquered, and settled the continent from sea to shining sea. This powerfully written ebook recreates the nice and cozy lifetime of the relations, the risks of the battlefield, the grueling trips throughout an untamed wasteland, and the soul-stirring Lewis and Clark excursion. This effective epic is a becoming tribute to the knowledge and braveness of Ann Rogers Clark, her husband John, and the 10 little children they nurtured and inspired.

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44 The cold wind stung his face. Over and over Louis had to break the ice with his paddle. His hands were so cold he could hardly hold the oars. The boat was lighter now and easier to row. It was also a lot easier to be afraid when you were alone. He wished Tyler were there. To keep himself company he began to sing, Keep me from sinkin’ down. He could almost hear Sarah and her children joining in. On the distant shore a light broke into the darkness. This time it was his name that came to him on the wind.

Supper is nearly ready, Louis,” his mother said. “I’ll be done with the boat in a minute, Mama. ” In the cubbyhole that was his bedroom Louis opened the window and threw out 32 the quilt from his bed, along with a sweater and a jacket. Then he returned to the kitchen. Singing at the top of his voice, Louis danced his mother around the table. Alouette, gentille alouette, Alouette, je te plumerai je te plumerai la tête, et la tête Alouette 33 While she was laughing and dizzy from the dance, he sneaked some pain au chocolat she had set out to cool.

His mother was waiting on the shore. Her arms were around him. He told her about Sarah and Lucy and Tyler. ’ ” 47 From the Author, Gloria Whelan It is estimated that 40,000 slaves traveled Michigan’s Underground Railroad. For many of the slaves the road to freedom led through Detroit and across the Detroit River to Canada. To commemorate those perilous journeys a “Gateway to Freedom” monument stands on Detroit’s Hart Plaza Riverfront Promenade. The 12-foot bronze monument depicts eight figures looking across the Detroit River to Windsor, Ontario, in Canada.

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