Donald Harris

Haksi of Homochitto Donald Harris

This is a story about a twelve year old Natchez boy that is prone to mischief and is a semi-constant concern for his parents. He is prone to punishment for social blunders, bad conduct, poor decisions, and misguided relationships. The story takes place in the years 800 to 806 AD. The backdrop for the story is the Homochitto River Region in southern Mississippi during the early years of Natchez society. It paints a picture of how life on Natchez Farms was lived on a daily basis and how children of our ancestors were exactly like our children of today. This is a tale about a wayward boy that befriends a crippled warrior, saves the life of his future wife, deposes a Chief and religious leader, is forced into a battle against invaders from another tribe, learns how to hunt alligators, goes through Natchez Warrior Training, and eventually marries his childhood sweetheart.