
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.
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.

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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