The Christmas Story from David Harum

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The Christmas Story from David Harum

by Edward Noyes Westcott

EN·~1 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

PREFACE

5:02
2

The Christmas Story from David Harum - CHAPTER I

21:36
3

CHAPTER II

13:36
4

CHAPTER III

20:04
5

CHAPTER IV

15:09
6

CHAPTER V

3:08
7

CHAPTER VI

13:27
8

CHAPTER VII

17:02

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Edward Noyes Westcott

Edward Noyes Westcott

1847–1898

Best known for the hugely popular novel David Harum, this Syracuse banker turned everyday small-town life into warm, sharply observed fiction. His literary success came only after his death, which gives his brief career a quietly poignant edge.

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