
TALL TALES OF CAPE COD
... Introduction
... No Kissing On Sunday
... The Cape Cod Gold Rush
... How Scargo Lake Got Its Name
... The Curse of Old Mother Melt
... Barney Gould
... It Pays to Keep the Sabbath
... Timmy Drew and The Bull Frogs
... The Wrong Gulls
A vivid anthology of Cape Cod’s most colorful folklore brings the peninsula’s spirit to life, weaving together original yarns, time‑worn legends, and stories gathered from generations of locals. The narrator’s love for the region shines through, offering listeners a taste of salty humor, stubborn superstitions, and the hardy resilience that shaped New England life. Each tale feels like a friendly chat by the harbor, inviting you to hear the echoes of a place where myth and daily routine are inseparable.
Among the stories, a mischievous Sabbath‑day romance lands a sailor in the stocks for daring to kiss his wife, while a daring prison‑cell plot hints at a forgotten Cape Cod gold rush that still haunts the imagination. These episodes blend wit, moral quirks, and a touch of mystery, giving a fresh glimpse into the lives and lore of the Cape’s ancestors. The collection captures the region’s unique blend of adventure and tradition, making it perfect for anyone who enjoys folklore that feels both timeless and delightfully local.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (115K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: The Memorial Press, 1948.
Credits
Steve Mattern, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jan 6, 2023
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1927–1967
A mid-20th-century writer remembered for capturing the folklore, humor, and local flavor of Cape Cod. Her best-known work gathers legends, superstitions, and vivid regional voices into stories that feel rooted in place.
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