Project Gutenberg 2008-03-02 Public domain in the USA. 289 Harris, Joel Chandler 1848 1908 Stories Of Georgia Produced by David Widger "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.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/24728/24728-h/images/titlepage.jpg Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Georgia -- History F206 Text United States Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: History - American 537342 2025-08-10T08:45:35.535644 text/html 530313 2013-02-05T11:01:34 text/html 3189779 2025-08-10T08:45:40.715554 application/epub+zip 3199036 2025-08-10T08:45:36.400620 application/epub+zip 230930 2025-08-10T08:45:35.946589 application/epub+zip 3324821 2025-08-10T08:45:44.377554 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3288709 2025-08-10T08:45:40.250562 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 326118 2022-09-11T11:37:44.565604 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 467631 2025-08-10T08:45:34.998586 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 467494 2008-03-02T11:27:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 467486 2008-03-02T11:27:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20403 2025-08-10T08:45:44.508519 application/rdf+xml 7277 2025-08-10T08:45:36.032562 image/jpeg 1677 2025-08-10T08:45:35.988582 image/jpeg 169030 2008-04-09T10:57:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 3143032 2013-02-05T11:01:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 169001 2008-04-09T10:57:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 3077532 2025-08-10T08:45:35.694594 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia