Description

Uncle Remus and His Friends: Old Plantation Stories, Songs, and Ballads with Sketches of Negro Character is a book by Joel Chandler Harris. It is a collection of stories, songs, and ballads that were told by African American slaves on plantations in the Southern United States. The book is narrated by Uncle Remus, a fictional character who is a wise old black man with a wealth of knowledge about life on the plantation. The stories are full of humor, wit, and wisdom and provide a unique insight into the lives of African Americans during the time of slavery. The book also includes sketches of various characters, both black and white, that were common on the plantation. Overall, Uncle Remus and His Friends is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a valuable piece of African American literature.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.