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100	1		_aHarris, Joel Chandler, _d1848-1908
245	1	0	_aMingo, and Other Sketches in Black and White
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-10-28
505	0		_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.
508			_aProduced by Michael Gray
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGeorgia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19648
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