Northern Georgia Sketches

"Northern Georgia Sketches" by Will N. Harben

William Nathaniel Harben was an American author active in the early 20th century. He specialized in stories about the people of the mountains of Northern Georgia. This book is a collection of humorous short stories about what life in this region of Georgia entailed, providing all the charm and characteristic experiences locals to this day might still recognize. The book contains: A Humble Abolitionist, The Whipping of Uncle Henry, A Filial Impulse, The Sale of Uncle Rastus, The Convict's Return, A Rural Visitor, Jim Trundle's Crisis, The Courage of Ericson, The Heresy of Abner Calihan, and The Tender Link.