Unc' Edinburg: A Plantation Echo

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Unc' Edinburg: A Plantation Echo

by Thomas Nelson Page

EN·~57 minutes

Chapters

Description

A weary traveler arrives on a mud‑slick Virginia road on Christmas Eve, his only companion a ramshackle carriage pulled by a man called Uncle Edinburg. The driver’s thick dialect and larger‑than‑life personality turn the journey into a vivid tableau of Southern folklore, as he recounts the strange, ragged figure who greeted him with a cedar‑staffed whip and a battered letter‑bag. Their banter, peppered with humor and the lingering echo of a plantation’s past, draws the listener into a world where memory and myth intertwine.

Uncle Edinburg spins tales of his childhood alongside Marse George, a youthful companion who grew from schoolboy to legendary figure in the community. He recalls daring hunts, daring swims, and the shared hardships that forged their bond, all while the landscape around them is painted in gritty, authentic detail. The narrative promises a rich, atmospheric glimpse into a bygone era, inviting listeners to linger over the sounds of creaking wheels, distant laughter, and the distant promise of a Christmas celebration on the plantation.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~57 minutes (55K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Al Haines

Release date

2010-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thomas Nelson Page

Thomas Nelson Page

1853–1922

Best known for popular stories of the post–Civil War South, this Virginia writer also served as a U.S. diplomat in Italy. His work helped shape how many readers imagined the Old South, making him both influential and controversial today.

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