The Red Swan’s Neck: A Tale of the North Carolina Mountains (1911)

The Red Swan's Neck: A Tale of the North Carolina Mountains is a novel written by David Reed Miller and published in 1911. Set in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, the story follows the life of a young girl named Dolly who is born with a red birthmark on her neck, which is believed to be a sign of bad luck. Despite this, Dolly grows up to be a strong and determined young woman who refuses to let her birthmark define her.As Dolly navigates the challenges of life in the mountains, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including her father, a moonshiner and bootlegger, and her mother, who is deeply religious and superstitious. Dolly also falls in love with a young man named Joel, who is determined to leave the mountains and make a better life for himself.The novel explores themes of love, family, superstition, and the struggle to overcome adversity. It paints a vivid picture of life in the North Carolina mountains at the turn of the 20th century, with its rugged terrain, harsh winters, and close-knit communities. The Red Swan's Neck is a timeless tale of resilience and determination that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.