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As listeners engage with these enduring tales, they are invited to explore the deep-rooted connections between history and identity, making this audiobook a compelling journey through the heart of North American heritage.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74158757</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74158757/myths_and_legends_of_british_north_america_katharine_berry_judson.mp3" length="107514507" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Aesop</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Myths and Legends of British North America" by Katharine Berry Judson delves into the rich tapestry of folklore and traditional stories that have shaped the cultural landscape of North America. 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