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Join the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a ...

Working at a plantation in his youth, Joel Chandler Harris found that much of his shyness disappeared in the slave QTLYters, and his background as the illegitimate son of an Irish immigrant helped fuse a close bond with the slaves. The language of his new friends and the African-American animal tales they shared later became the inspiration for Joel’s beloved Uncle Remus stories.

Unravel the thrilling mysteries of war-time detective work in this captivating collection of stories. Witness detectives navigate through treacherous war zones, facing danger at every juncture as they solve enigmatic cases - including the audacious kidnapping of President Lincoln. - Summary by Carolin