In the Tennessee mountains

By Charles Egbert Craddock

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Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Appalachian landscape, Charles Egbert Craddock's "In the Tennessee Mountains" delves into the lives of the mountain dwellers, intricately weaving tales of daily struggles, vibrant folklore, and the profound connection between the characters and their rugged environment. Craddock's literary style is characterized by a lyrical prose that captures the essence of Southern dialects and rich descriptions of the natural world. Written in the late 19th century, this work emerges from the context of American regionalism, portraying the unique culture of East Tennessee and showcasing the complexities of rural life during a transformative era in the United States. Charles Egbert Craddock, the pen name of Mary Noailles Murfree, is regarded as a pioneer of Southern fiction. Growing up in Tennessee, her intimate understanding of the Appalachian region and its inhabitants greatly influenced her writing. Craddock's sympathy for the mountain people is evident in her nuanced characterizations, drawn from her own experiences and observations, which allowed her to illuminate the dignity and resilience that define these communities. Offering readers a window into a largely overlooked world, "In the Tennessee Mountains" is highly recommended for those seeking to explore the depth of Southern literature. Craddock's vivid storytelling resonates with themes of identity and belonging, making the book not merely a work of fiction, but a celebration of cultural heritage that will captivate scholars and casual readers alike.

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GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction

Length3 hrs 45 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateApr 24, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1PREFACE.

18No. II.

2PLATES

19No. III.

3INTRODUCTION.

20No. IV.

4THE SCIENCE OF BEAUTY EVOLVED FROM THE HARMONIC LAW OF NATURE, AGREEABLY TO THE PYTHAGOREAN SYSTEM OF NUMERICAL RATIO.

21No. V.

5THE SCIENCE OF BEAUTY AS APPLIED TO SOUNDS.

22No. VI.

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6On the Rectilinear Forms and Proportions of Architecture.

23I. In royal 8vo, with Copperplate Illustrations, price 2s. 6d., THE HARMONIC LAW OF NATURE APPLIED TO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN.

7On the Curvilinear Forms and Proportions of Architecture.

24II. In royal 8vo, with Copperplate Illustrations, price 5s., THE NATURAL PRINCIPLES OF BEAUTY, AS DEVELOPED IN THE HUMAN FIGURE.

8THE SCIENCE OF BEAUTY, AS DEVELOPED IN THE HUMAN HEAD AND COUNTENANCE.

25III. In royal 8vo, with Copperplate Illustrations, price 5s., THE ORTHOGRAPHIC BEAUTY OF THE PARTHENON REFERRED TO A LAW OF NATURE.

9THE SCIENCE OF BEAUTY, AS DEVELOPED IN THE FORM OF THE HUMAN FIGURE.

26IV. In 8vo, 100 Plates, price 6s., FIRST PRINCIPLES OF SYMMETRICAL BEAUTY.

10First Series of Scales.

27V. In 8vo, 14 Coloured Diagrams, Second Edition, price 15s., THE PRINCIPLES OF BEAUTY IN COLOURING SYSTEMATISED.

11Second Series of Scales.

28VI. In 8vo, 228 Examples of Colours, Hues, Tints, and Shades, price 63s., A NOMENCLATURE OF COLOURS, APPLICABLE TO THE ARTS AND NATURAL SCIENCES.

12The Portland Vase.

29VII. In post 8vo, with a Coloured Diagram, Sixth Edition, price 7s. 6d., THE LAWS OF HARMONIOUS COLOURING ADAPTED TO INTERIOR DECORATIONS.

13An Ancient Grecian Marble Vase of a Vertical Composition.

30VIII. In 4to, 25 Plates, price 36s., ON THE SCIENCE OF THOSE PROPORTIONS BY WHICH THE HUMAN HEAD AND COUNTENANCE, AS REPRESENTED IN ANCIENT GREEK ART, ARE DISTINGUISHED FROM THOSE OF ORDINARY NATURE.

14An Ancient Grecian Vase of a Horizontal Composition.

31IX. In 4to, 16 Plates, price 30s., THE GEOMETRIC BEAUTY OF THE HUMAN FIGURE DEFINED.

15Etruscan Vases.

32X. In oblong folio, 57 Plates and numerous Woodcuts, price 42s., AN ESSAY ON ORNAMENTAL DESIGN, IN WHICH ITS TRUE PRINCIPLES ARE DEVELOPED AND ELUCIDATED, &amp;c.

16Ancient Grecian Ornament.

33XI. In 4to, 17 Plates and 38 Woodcuts, price 25s., PROPORTION, OR THE GEOMETRIC PRINCIPLE OF BEAUTY ANALYSED. XII. In 4to, 18 Plates and numerous Woodcuts, price 15s., THE NATURAL PRINCIPLES AND ANALOGY OF THE HARMONY OF FORM.

17No. I.