
PREFACE
The Christmas Story from David Harum - CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
In a small New England town on the eve of Christmas, the larger‑than‑life David Harum steps in with his trademark blend of wit, shrewdness, and quiet generosity. When the widowed Mrs. Cullom finds herself teetering on the brink of despair, David’s unconventional solutions—part clever financial maneuver, part heartfelt kindness—set the stage for a tale that feels both timeless and unmistakably American.
The narrative balances dry humor with genuine tenderness, introducing colorful figures such as the opportunistic Zeke Swinney and the newly independent Mary Blake. As David’s plans unfold, listeners are drawn into a warm, community‑centered story that celebrates the spirit of giving without sacrificing its realistic, sometimes bittersweet edge. The first act promises a lively mix of intrigue and compassion that will linger long after the final toast.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (104K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Bruce Thomas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-06-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1847–1898
Best remembered for the warmly comic novel David Harum, this Midwestern banker-turned-writer published his most famous book only after his death. His work offered readers a lively picture of small-town American life and became a major bestseller at the turn of the century.
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