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From ghostly encounters and maritime adventures to the superstitions that shape the community, these tales are more than mere entertainments; they are the heartbeat of a place steeped in tradition. With every episode, listeners are encouraged to discover a new book, deepening their appreciation for the narratives that have shaped the lives and imaginations of those who call this coastal haven home. 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With every episode, listeners are encouraged to discover a new book, deepening their appreciation for the narratives that have shaped the lives and imaginations of those who call this coastal haven home. Join us as we explore the timeless tales that make Cape Cod a treasure trove of storytelling.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>3c3b3df3-208a-5024-b670-c338f70daf5d</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Flower Fables - Version 2-Louisa May Alcott</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/flower-fables-version-2-louisa-may-alcott--74624949</link><description><![CDATA[“The title of this volume is perhaps misleading. Tall Tales of Cape Cod they are, yes, but in a broader sense that are the feel and the basis of a way of life. 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Tall Tales of Cape Cod they are, yes, but in a broader sense that are the feel and the basis of a way of life. These fables and superstitions, personalities and adventures cannot be labeled merely Tall Tales, for they were such an important part of life on Cape Cod that to think of the narrow land without them would be impossible. The stories I have presented here are, in a sense, true. Some of them are original, that is, products of my own imagination, fired by the Cape and its history. Others are as old as the Cape itself, and have been repeated time and again. 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