“The Black Border: Gullah Stories of the Carolina Coast†is a collection of short stories by Ambrose E. Gonzales, originally published in 1922. These stories vividly depict the lives, language, and folklore of the Gullah people living along the coast of South Carolina. Gonzales captures the unique dialect and rich cultural heritage of this community, offering readers a glimpse into their traditions, beliefs, and daily experiences. Through carefully crafted narratives, Gonzales explores themes of community, resilience, and the preservation of cultural identity. The stories are notable for their authentic portrayal of Gullah speech and customs, providing valuable insights into a distinctive aspect of American history and culture. This collection is a significant contribution to Southern literature and a compelling read for anyone interested in the history and folklore of the Carolina coast. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.