The Rose of Brays Bayou - The Runaway Scrape - James, Sidney St.
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This novel, written in the Creative Nonfiction genre, is factually accurate. As the author, my primary goal in writing in this style is to communicate the truthful information, just like a seasoned journalist, but to shape it in such a way that it reads like fiction. The rush to the Louisiana border was known to the Texans as the Runaway Scrape, the Great Runaway or the Sabine Shoot. Whatever one calls it, the wild exodus was a nightmare of terror and suffering for women and children across the Lone Star State. It was only their burning desire for retribution, which made it possible for them…mehr

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This novel, written in the Creative Nonfiction genre, is factually accurate. As the author, my primary goal in writing in this style is to communicate the truthful information, just like a seasoned journalist, but to shape it in such a way that it reads like fiction. The rush to the Louisiana border was known to the Texans as the Runaway Scrape, the Great Runaway or the Sabine Shoot. Whatever one calls it, the wild exodus was a nightmare of terror and suffering for women and children across the Lone Star State. It was only their burning desire for retribution, which made it possible for them to keep going. REMEMBER THE ALAMO! REMEMBER GOLIAD! COME AND TAKE IT! Dilue Rose Harris told her story for the Eagle Lake Headlight in 1900. William Kell gave a copy of the manuscript to Sidney St. James in an edited form. Her story now comes forth and told through the perspective of a creative nonfiction genre. Delicate women trudged from day to day until their shoes wore completely out and continued their journey to the east with bare feet, lacerated, and bleeding at almost every step. Their clothes were scant and provided no means of shelter from frequent drenching downpours and bitterly cold winds.--- Soldier from the Battle of San Jacinto Constant exposure to the elements caused measles, whooping cough, and other unknown diseases. Many died from along the Sabine Shoot! One woman and her two children rode a horse that bolted into a swollen bayou and plummeted into the torrent. Horrified refugees on the other bank could only watch as a horse, mother and children swept under, never to be seen again, by the swift current. The cries of the women were distressing. They raised their hands to Heaven and declared they lost their all. They knew not where to go. Many said they preferred to die on the road rather than die at the hand of the Mexicans or Indians. --- Dilue Rose Harris "I would like to make a very special toast for our Second Anniversary ball. The men of Texas deserved much of the credit, but more was due to the many women across Texas. Armed men facing a foe couldn't but be brave. But, my friends, the women, with their little children around them, without means of defense or power to resist, faced danger and death with unflinching courage. God bless the women of Texas!"--- General Thomas Jefferson Rusk Not wishing the women and children to see their homes put to the torch in Gonzales, Texas, Sam Houston led the civilians out of the small community. Then he ordered every roof large enough to shelter a Mexican's head burned to the ground. Captain John Sharpe and his torch crew stayed behind and burned every building in site to the ground. Houston's efforts to spare their feelings were in vain. That night, however, they turned and saw the orange glow on the horizon as Gonzales burned to the ground. Everything! Finally, the women of the Runaway Scrape justifiably regarded themselves as Veterans of the Texas Revolution. They endured dangers and hardships as harsh as those faced by their soldier-husbands. Not as commonly lauded over the last almost two hundred years, their efforts were just as important. Santa Anna had no secret of his objective. He wanted to drink a cup of coffee fro
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Step into the world of Sidney St. James, a master of the written word whose enthralling tales blend imagination and history into an extraordinary tapestry of creative nonfiction. St. James weaves captivating narratives that transport readers to distant eras, revealing untold stories and breathing life into forgotten characters with a pen that dances across the pages. Growing up surrounded by books and immersed in the tales of the past, he developed a keen eye for historical details and an uncanny ability to breathe life into bygone eras. Drawing inspiration from the annals of time, St. James embarked on a literary journey that would captivate the hearts and minds of readers worldwide. With meticulous research and vivid imagination, he skillfully resurrects forgotten events, peeling back the layers of time to expose the untold truths that lay dormant in history's shadows. Each stroke of his pen creates a portal, transporting readers to ancient civilizations, turbulent revolutions, and untamed frontiers. Through his meticulously crafted prose, the past springs to life as battles thunder, intrigues unfold, and heroes and heroines emerge from the forgotten corners of time. His works have transcended mere entertainment, leaving an indelible mark on the literary world. He has garnered critical acclaim, topping bestseller lists and captivating readers across continents. St. James invites us to traverse the corridors of time with each new release, immersing ourselves in familiar and foreign worlds where history blends seamlessly with imagination. Beyond his literary achievements, St. James is known for his unwavering commitment to historical accuracy. His exhaustive research and attention to detail lend authenticity to his narratives, allowing readers to embark on an immersive and genuine journey. Through his creative nonfiction, he breathes fresh life into the past, igniting a love for history within his readers and reminding us that our collective past is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. As Sidney St. James' pen becomes a time machine, transporting us to distant and familiar realms, bridging the gap between the past and present. With each turn of the page, St. James invites us to unlock the secrets of history, awed and inspired by the extraordinary lives that came before us.