
In a sun‑drenched Georgia plantation, a young boy nicknamed Little Crotchet confronts a life‑changing illness that steals the use of his legs. Undeterred, he insists on a pair of crutches, and with determination he learns to move as nimbly as any other child, turning his disability into a surprising strength. His newfound agility draws the awe of the surrounding community, who begin to whisper that unseen forces watch over him.
Little Crotchet’s world expands beyond the plantation walls when he befriends a spirited gray pony. Together they ride the fields, cross streams, and push the boundaries of what his crutches can bear, forging a bond that seems almost magical. As word of their daring adventures spreads, the boy’s reputation grows, hinting at further journeys into the untamed wildwoods that lie just beyond the familiar gates.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (280K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Andrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2016-08-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1848–1908
Best known for bringing the Uncle Remus stories to a wide audience, this Georgia writer helped make Brer Rabbit one of the most famous trickster figures in American literature. His work remains widely read, even as modern readers continue to debate its language and its handling of Black folklore.
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