FOOTNOTES:
[1] A Gullah synonym for hunger.
[2] Ward primary.
[3] Hermaphrodite.
[4] “Take care” is better than “beg pardon.”
About This Book
A collection of Gullah tales and sketches from the Carolina lowcountry gathers folklore, humorous anecdotes, hunting stories, fables, and character portraits that reflect local speech, customs, and natural life. An introductory essay outlines the origins and distinctive features of the Gullah dialect and cultural background, and a glossary accompanies the narratives to aid comprehension. Individual pieces range from comic misadventures and moral fables to rustic idyls and tall tales about hunters, animals, and social encounters, preserving idiomatic expressions and regional similes. The volume also presents traditional variants of well-known folktales alongside short notes that contextualize the material for readers.