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A young housekeeper, Emily D. West, is held captive by Mexican soldiers during the battle of San Jacinto, the decisive battle in the Texas Revolution in Texas, USA. Her story - extravagantly embellished - is widely believed to have inspired the words of the song The Yellow Rose Of Texas. The song has been recorded by Ernest Tubb, Elvis Presley, Mitch Miller and many others.
A young housekeeper, Emily D. West, is held captive by Mexican soldiers during the battle of San Jacinto, the decisive battle in the Texas Revolution in Texas, USA. Her story - extravagantly embellished - is recorded in the words of the song The Yellow Rose Of Texas.