02436cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500490015126400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650501370041750800290055452013840058353400450196765300500201285600430206299900170210519648UtSlPG20260610133446.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHarris, Joel Chandler,d1848-190810aMingo, and Other Sketches in Black and White 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-10-280 aMingo: a sketch of life in middle Georgia -- At Teague Poteet's: a sketch of the Hog Mountain Range -- A piece of land -- Blue Dave.  aProduced by Michael Gray  a"Mingo, and Other Sketches in Black and White" by Joel Chandler Harris is a collection of narrative sketches written in the late 19th century. The book explores life in the Southern United States, particularly through the experiences of characters such as Mingo, a former slave, who embodies the complexities of life in post-Civil War Georgia. Through rich descriptions and characterizations, the text brings forth themes of nostalgia, social change, and the nuanced interactions between different races and classes in this period.  The opening of the book introduces readers to the serene yet melancholic setting of Crooked Creek Church in Middle Georgia, where the narrator returns after several years. He reflects on the changes that have occurred in the community and observes Mingo, an old audience favorite known for his laughter and cheerful spirit. These observations reveal a shift in Mingo's demeanor, now marked by a sense of responsibility rather than the carefree joy of his youth. Furthermore, a lunch invitation from the eccentric Mrs. Bivins opens up the narrative to entertaining encounters and social interactions reflective of the local culture. Overall, the beginning sets a tumultuous yet gentle tone, allowing readers to grasp the subtleties of Southern life and struggle through the lens of individual stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGeorgia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19648  c60986d60986