Wolf's Head / 1911

Name: Wolf's Head / 1911
Author: Charles Egbert Craddock

By Charles Egbert Craddock

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A party of sportsmen camping in remote mountain forests hears a local tale about an outlaw found dead sealed inside a hollow tree, and the story frames tensions between official law, bounty-driven vigilante impulses, and rural sympathy. Campfire narration and the arrival of a shy local woman who brings bread reveal regional customs, eerie landscape detail, and the moral unease of a community that both fears and pities fugitives. The narrative blends gothic atmosphere, folklore, and social observation to examine how isolation, rumor, and survival shape attitudes toward justice.

About the Author

Charles Egbert Craddock

Charles Egbert Craddock was the pen name of Mary Noailles Murfree, an American author known for her vivid depictions of life in the Southern Appalachian region. Active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she contributed significantly to the literary heritage of the American South through her short stories and novels. Her works often explore themes of nature, local culture, and the complexities of rural life. Notable titles include 'way down in Lonesome Cove, which showcases her skill in capturing the essence of the Tennessee mountains, and A Chilhowee Lily, reflecting her deep connection to the landscape and its people.