Negro myths from the Georgia coast, told in the vernacular

A lively anthology that captures the voice of the coastal Black community in the late‑19th century, this collection gathers dozens of short, whimsical myths told in the very dialect of the rice‑field and sea‑island folk. The tales center on familiar tricksters—rabbits, alligators, wolves and other creatures—who outwit one another in clever, often humorous contests that reveal the values and humor of a people whose stories were usually passed down around hearths and in work songs.

Listeners will be treated to colorful, vivid scenes of swampy banks, storm‑tossed rivers and plantation courtyards, all narrated with a rhythm that echoes the oral tradition itself. The stories unfold with a playful sense of mischief, offering a window into a largely undocumented world while preserving the wit, resilience, and imaginative spirit of the Georgia coast’s African‑American heritage.