02205cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000380011524500230015326400510017630000470022733600260027433700260030033800360032650000310036250800290039352013530042253400450177565300230182085600430184399900170188624728UtSlPG20260610133551.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF2061 aHarris, Joel Chandler,d1848-190810aStories Of Georgia 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-03-02  aProduced by David Widger  a"Stories of Georgia" by Joel Chandler Harris is a historical collection written in the late 19th century. This work aims to present engaging narratives focused on key events and figures in Georgia's history, making the exploration of its past both enlightening and enjoyable for young readers. Through various tales, the book highlights significant moments, including the adventures of early explorers like Hernando de Soto, as well as the contributions of people such as General Oglethorpe and notable women like Aunt Nancy Hart.  At the start of the book, the author provides a preface that sets the stage for a series of engaging stories meant to connect readers, especially the youth of Georgia, with their state’s heritage. The narrative begins with an exploration of Hernando de Soto and his expedition in the 1500s as they journey through Georgia in search of treasure. The story delves into the experiences of De Soto and his men, illustrating their interactions with the indigenous people, their relentless search for gold, and the ensuing hardships they faced. Following this historical account, the text foreshadows upcoming tales, including the insightful journeys of Oglethorpe and the fierce determination of local heroines, thus inviting readers into a rich tapestry of Georgia's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGeorgia -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24728  c65729d65729