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How Santa Claus Came to Simpson's Bar

Bret Harte

Narrated by Phil Gigante

Released
August 15, 2017
Length
37 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Dreamscape Media, LLC
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In "How Santa Claus Came to Simpson's Bar," a story from Bret Harte's 1875 collection, listeners are transported to California in the early 1860s, where the gold-seeking Argonauts navigate the complexities of aspiration and disappointment. This tale blends a mix of human folly and resilience, culminating in a more nuanced and reflective conclusion than typical Christmas narratives. Recorded for Dreamscape's Classic Christmas Stories, this audiobook offers a timeless holiday tale that challenges conventional merriment with its deeper themes.
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