Tall tales of Cape Cod

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Tall tales of Cape Cod

by Marillis Bittinger

EN·~2 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total

TALL TALES OF CAPE COD

0:31

... Introduction

1:58

... No Kissing On Sunday

1:46

... The Cape Cod Gold Rush

4:31

... How Scargo Lake Got Its Name

2:04

... The Curse of Old Mother Melt

4:05

... Barney Gould

3:32

... It Pays to Keep the Sabbath

2:21

... Timmy Drew and The Bull Frogs

16:14

... The Wrong Gulls

1:27

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

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Marillis Bittinger

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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