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Narrated by:
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Bill Harley
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By:
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Bill Harley
About this listen
But are the stories true? "Hmmm," Harley says. "Well, it says they are on the title. In my storytelling, I try not to let historical accuracy get in the way of honesty. All the stories and poems ARE audience tested," he notes.
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