The Long Hillside A Christmas Hare-Hunt In Old Virginia 1908

"The Long Hillside" by Thomas Nelson Page is a heartwarming short story that recalls a Christmas hare hunt in 1860s Virginia through the eyes of a boy. The story beautifully illustrates the adventures and friendships experienced during childhood, delving into nature and the uncomplicated existence of country life. It tells of a band of young boys, both black and white, eagerly setting off on their hare hunt on Christmas Day, causing both excitement and disarray as they pursue their prey across the Virginia landscape. The episode is filled with frantic activity, youthful zeal, and hilarious errors, but it also includes repercussions that underscore the themes of forgiveness and family harmony that are prominent during Christmastime.