02960cam a22003373u 4500 54470 UtSlPG 20260610134245.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bryant, H. E. C. (Henry Edward Cowan), 1873-1967 Tar Heel Tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-04-01 Uncle Ben's last fox race -- Forty acres and a mule -- The spaniel and the cops -- A hound of the old stock -- Minerva: the owl -- Uncle Derrick in Washington -- And the signs failed not -- The Irishman's game cock -- Strange vision of Arabella -- A negro and his friend -- Faithful unto death -- "Red Buck": where I came by it -- Until death do us part -- Uncle George and the Englishman -- She didn't like my yellow shoes -- Afraid of the frowsy blonde -- Jan Pier: the shoeshine -- William and appendicitis. Produced by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Tar Heel Tales" by H. E. C. Bryant is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The tales capture various aspects of life and character in North Carolina, portraying a rich tapestry of experiences through humor and dialect, centered around the diverse people of the region. The author's alias, "Red Buck," suggests a playful yet insightful approach to storytelling, reflecting both the local culture and personal anecdotes. The opening of "Tar Heel Tales" introduces readers to a series of characters and settings pivotal to rural North Carolina, beginning with the poignant tale of Uncle Ben, an elderly ex-slave reminiscing on his past as a beloved hunting companion. Through his narration, we get a sense of nostalgia and longing for days gone by, mixing his fond memories of hunting foxes with poignant reflections on loss and the passage of time. As a supportive character, Uncle Derrick engages in humorous commentary regarding social stratification, capturing the interactions among locals in a rural setting while foreshadowing the broader cultural commentary woven throughout the anthology. Overall, the book engages readers with its heartfelt humor and relatable stories that reflect Southern life and its complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, American African Americans -- Fiction North Carolina -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54470 95302 95302