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Sam Lawsons Oldtown Fireside Stories

Sam Lawsons Oldtown Fireside Stories

By: Harriet Beecher Stowe
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Step into the enchanting world of Oldtown with Sam Lawsons Oldtown Fireside Stories, a delightful sequel to Oldtown Folks. Join ole Sam Lawson as he spins 15 captivating short stories for Horace and Bill, two curious and bright young boys from a charming 1850s New England village. Gathered around the warm hearth or wandering the picturesque countryside, these tales are rich with the colloquial expressions, superstitions, and customs of a bygone era. Through Stowes masterful storytelling, youll uncover timeless truths about the human experience that resonate even today. Prepare to be entertained and transported to a simpler time! ~ Summary by soloist Michele FryCopyright Short Stories Literature & Fiction World
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  • 015 - A Student's Sea Story
    Feb 23 2026
    Step into the enchanting world of Oldtown with Sam Lawsons Oldtown Fireside Stories, a delightful sequel to Oldtown Folks. Join ole Sam Lawson as he spins 15 captivating short stories for Horace and Bill, two curious and bright young boys from a charming 1850s New England village. Gathered around the warm hearth or wandering the picturesque countryside, these tales are rich with the colloquial expressions, superstitions, and customs of a bygone era. Through Stowes masterful storytelling, youll uncover timeless truths about the human experience that resonate even today. Prepare to be entertained and transported to a simpler time! ~ Summary by soloist Michele Fry
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    24 mins
  • 014 - Old Town Fireside Talks Of The Revolution
    Feb 23 2026
    Step into the enchanting world of Oldtown with Sam Lawsons Oldtown Fireside Stories, a delightful sequel to Oldtown Folks. Join ole Sam Lawson as he spins 15 captivating short stories for Horace and Bill, two curious and bright young boys from a charming 1850s New England village. Gathered around the warm hearth or wandering the picturesque countryside, these tales are rich with the colloquial expressions, superstitions, and customs of a bygone era. Through Stowes masterful storytelling, youll uncover timeless truths about the human experience that resonate even today. Prepare to be entertained and transported to a simpler time! ~ Summary by soloist Michele Fry
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    23 mins
  • 013 - The Parson's Horse-Race
    Feb 23 2026
    Step into the enchanting world of Oldtown with Sam Lawsons Oldtown Fireside Stories, a delightful sequel to Oldtown Folks. Join ole Sam Lawson as he spins 15 captivating short stories for Horace and Bill, two curious and bright young boys from a charming 1850s New England village. Gathered around the warm hearth or wandering the picturesque countryside, these tales are rich with the colloquial expressions, superstitions, and customs of a bygone era. Through Stowes masterful storytelling, youll uncover timeless truths about the human experience that resonate even today. Prepare to be entertained and transported to a simpler time! ~ Summary by soloist Michele Fry
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    20 mins
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