Emily, The Yellow Rose: A Texas Legend
by Anita Bunkley
Publication Date: Jan 31, 2011
List Price: $15.95
Format: Paperback, 266 pages
Classification: Fiction
ISBN13: 9780962401220
Imprint: Rinard Publishing
Publisher: Rinard Publishing
Parent Company: Rinard Publishing
Paperback Description:
From the shores of Galveston Bay to the plains of San Jacinto, Emily, The Yellow Rose sweeps readers into a mesmerizing tale of love, war, and the founding of a Republic. As the Texas Revolution unfolds, so does the love story of a beautiful mulatto named Emily D. West and her mysterious lover — the man whom music historians believe penned the ballad, The Yellow Rose of Texas. A lively cast of characters brings the history of the poignant folk song to life in a sweeping saga that is unforgettable.
From the shores of Galveston Bay to the plains of San Jacinto, Emily, The Yellow Rose sweeps readers into a mesmerizing tale of love, war, and the founding of a Republic. As the Texas Revolution unfolds, so does the love story of a beautiful mulatto named Emily D. West and her mysterious lover — the man whom music historians believe penned the ballad, The Yellow Rose of Texas. A lively cast of characters brings the history of the poignant folk song to life in a sweeping saga that is unforgettable.