On the Plantation: A Story of a Georgia Boy's Adventures during the War

"On the Plantation: A Story of a Georgia Boy's Adventures during the War" by Joel Chandler Harris is a tale set against the backdrop of the Civil War, centering on a young boy named Joe Maxwell whose life is forever changed by the tumultuous times. The story begins in Hillsborough, Georgia, where Joe’s youthful curiosity leads him to explore the world through newspapers and the happenings at the local post office as he seeks adventure beyond his small town. Dreaming of excitement, Joe seizes an opportunity to learn the printing trade, taking him away from his familiar life and thrusting him into a new world on a plantation. Joe's journey shows his transition from boyhood to a young man amidst wartime disruptions.