This collection of short stories by Joel Chandler Harris tells the compelling tale of a young man's journey from obscurity to political power. Along the way, he must navigate treacherous political waters and learn to balance his personal ambitions with his responsibilities to his constituents. Harris's wit and wisdom make this book a delight for readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.