“It is true we enjoy self-government, but we live in fear. We find ourselves in the paw of a lion. Convenience may induce him to crush us, and with a faint struggle, we may cease to be.” TruthResearchHistoricalReal LifeAmerican HistoryLiterary FictionBiographicalDocumentaryFictional DramaBiographical Fiction Book:Red Clay, Running Waters Source: Red Clay, Running Waters
“As much as his heart remained rooted here, what lay beyond his country, beyond his nation, called to him like a cord buried deep within, pulling taut, drawing him away.” FictionHistoryDramaEducationalHistorical FictionHistorical ResearchCherokeeNative American HistoryFictional NarrativesFictional Drama Book:Red Clay, Running Waters Source: Red Clay, Running Waters
“Now the ash of their aspirations lay bitter on his tongue. He was certain he would not have done differently, but oh, if only he had known how briefly the taste of the possible would be sweet on his lips.” FictionHistoryDramaHistorical FictionHistorical ResearchCherokeeFictionalNative American HistoryFictional Drama Book:Red Clay, Running Waters Source: Red Clay, Running Waters