The Red Swan's Neck: A Tale Of The North Carolina Mountains (1911)

By Richard Hooker Wilmer and David Reed Miller

Book Overview

The Red Swan's Neck: A Tale of the North Carolina Mountains is a novel written by David Reed Miller and published in 1911. The story is set in the early 20th century in the rural mountains of North Carolina and follows the life of a young girl named Lura, who is born with a unique physical trait - a red birthmark in the shape of a swan's neck on her neck. Lura is raised by her grandmother, who is known for her folk remedies and healing powers. Despite her unusual appearance, Lura is a happy and curious child who loves spending time in nature and exploring the mountains. However, as she grows older, she becomes aware of the prejudices and superstitions of the people in her community, who view her birthmark as a sign of bad luck and associate it with witchcraft.As Lura navigates the challenges of adolescence, including her first love and the death of her grandmother, she begins to question her place in the world and the meaning of her birthmark. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a traveling salesman, a wise old woman, and a mysterious stranger who may hold the key to her past.The Red Swan's Neck is a poignant and lyrical novel that explores themes of identity, belonging, and the power of nature. Miller's vivid descriptions of the North Carolina mountains bring the setting to life, and his portrayal of Lura's journey towards self-discovery is both moving and inspiring. This book is a timeless classic of Southern literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Appalachian region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165607948
• ISBN13: 9781165607945
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"