“I sometimes think with Moliere, Mr. Ridge, that ‘there is no folly equal to he who attempts to mend the world.’” A single, unsuppressed laugh escaped him. “Yes,” he reluctantly replied, “but I cannot but help to attempt it, nonetheless.” CulturePowerfulNovelDramaExplorationHuman HistoryEnlighteningFiction WritingPeriod DramaHistorical Biography Book:Red Clay, Running Waters Source: Red Clay, Running Waters
“They stood in the pool of lantern light, the house still around them. She placed a hand to calm his still heaving chest, the heat of his body fresh from travel. The coolness of her hand made him start, then he pulled her close. It was more than her body he needed.” CulturePowerfulNovelDramaExplorationEnlighteningFiction WritingCherokeeHistorical Novel19th Century Classic Book:Red Clay, Running Waters Source: Red Clay, Running Waters
“I led you here, only to bring you into something I would have spared you. Could I have known we would have what we dreamed of, only to watch it taken away?” AmericaCultureFictionHistoryDramaDiscoveryHistorical FictionNative AmericanAmerican HistoryHistory Novel Book:Red Clay, Running Waters Source: Red Clay, Running Waters
“He was her fire, had always been from the start, his burning, radiant spirit, a beacon worthy of following.” AmericaCultureFictionHistoryDramaDiscoveryEducationalHistorical FictionAmerican HistoryHistory Novel Book:Red Clay, Running Waters Source: Red Clay, Running Waters
“Yes, he is a fluent and forward young man, with a great deal of Indian Pride. If only his heart were subdued by Divine grace, he might be exceedingly useful to his people.” AmericaCultureFictionHistoryDramaDiscoveryHistorical FictionAmerican HistoryNative American HistoryHistory Novel Book:Red Clay, Running Waters Source: Red Clay, Running Waters