Highland Annals, published in 1925 by Olive Tilford Dargan, is a collection of narrative sketches that depict rural life in the Unakas of North Carolina. The stories center around Granpap Merlin and his family, exploring themes of nature, human relationships, and the simplicity of highland existence. Dargan's lyrical prose captures the emotional journey of the narrator as they navigate inherited land, reflecting on farming practices and family ties against the backdrop of the changing seasons. This work provides a vivid portrayal of early 20th-century Appalachian life.
