The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains
1885
The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountains, published in 1885 by Charles Egbert Craddock, is a novel set in the rugged terrain of the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. The story follows Dorinda Cayce, a young woman entangled with Rick Tyler, a fugitive accused of murder. As they navigate their complex relationship amidst societal expectations and the looming threat of law enforcement, the novel explores themes of love, morality, and the harsh realities of frontier life. Notable for its use of dialect literature, the book captures the essence of mountain life in 19th-century America.
