Joel Chandler Harris
Joel Chandler Harris was an American journalist and folklorist best known for his collection of Uncle Remus stories. Born in Eatonton, Georgia, where he served as an apprentice on a plantation during his teenage years, Harris spent most of his adult life in Atlanta working as an associate editor at The Atlanta Constitution.
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Joel Chandler Harris
A collection of Southern stories unveils clever animal characters and explores the past.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Aaron in the Wildwoods
In a world of mystery and social unrest, a crippled boy and a runaway forge their own path, towards adventure.
By Joel Chandler Harris
On the Plantation: A Story of a Georgia Boy's Adventures during the War
A Georgia boy leaves his simple life behind, as the Civil War erupts, seeking adventure and a new identity on a plantation.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Told by Uncle Remus: New Stories of the Old Plantation
An old man spins charming yarns about crafty critters, passing down wisdom and wit to an eager young boy.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Nights With Uncle Remus
In a cozy cabin, a storyteller shares humorous and wise animal tales, where a clever rabbit constantly outwits a hapless fox.
By Joel Chandler Harris
The Bishop and the Boogerman
A recently orphaned girl, a crabby uncle, and a silly bishop set out on a quest for a legendary creature, finding friendship and family along the way.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Daddy Jake the Runaway, and Short Stories Told after Dark
During the Civil War, two young children bravely journey downriver in search of their beloved, missing friend, a runaway plantation worker.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Gabriel Tolliver: A Story of Reconstruction
In post-Civil War South, a group of children navigates childhood amid historical changes, revealing themes of innocence and the pains of Reconstruction.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Nights With Uncle Remus: Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation
Amidst the backdrop of plantation life, a clever rabbit outsmarts his foes, offering wisdom and laughter.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Mr. Rabbit at Home A sequel to Little Mr. Thimblefinger and his Queer Country
Three curious kids are about to leap back into a world of wonder with a quirky man and a mischievous rabbit after a slip of the tongue reveals their secret.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Little Mr. Thimblefinger and His Queer Country
Two curious children leave their familiar plantation behind and enter an enchanting land of quirky characters and unexpected surprises.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Stories Of Georgia
Journey through time and discover the brave explorers, determined leaders, and fierce heroines who shaped the land and defined a state's captivating history.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Balaam and His Master, and Other Sketches and Stories
Amidst the complexities of the American South, a fiery young master and his devoted slave forge an unlikely bond that will ultimately determine both of their destinies.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit
In a world of cunning animals, a small rabbit uses his intelligence to outsmart bigger foes and navigate the challenges of the South.
By Joel Chandler Harris
The Chronicles of Aunt Minervy Ann
In a post-Civil War Southern town, a resilient woman confronts racial identity, societal change, and the looming threat of hate with unwavering strength and wit.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings
In a world where animals talk and tricks are the key to survival, a wise old storyteller shares tales that reveal the wit and wisdom of the downtrodden.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Mingo, and Other Sketches in Black and White
** Return to the post-Civil War South, where freed slaves and eccentric characters grapple with change, responsibility, and the bittersweet echoes of the past.
By Joel Chandler Harris
A Little Union Scout
A young woman's discovery of a Civil War hero's story unlocks a world of daring adventures, testing the bonds of friendship and loyalty amidst the chaos of battle.
By Joel Chandler Harris
Free Joe and Other Georgian Sketches
In a world scarred by prejudice, experience the compelling stories of those navigating the complexities of freedom and longing.
By Joel Chandler Harris