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by Peter Why
27 minutes ago
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans
Replies: 14
Views: 173

Re: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans

Thanks, Laura,
Do you think I should make an illustration file to go with the recording? I did that for a book on the mathematics of the fourth dimension, and I think I did one for a book on chemical assaying methods for mines.

Peter
by Peter Why
Today, 10:38 am
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans
Replies: 14
Views: 173

Re: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans

Thanks, Laura; I've uploaded chapter two. Unless I've miscounted (a distinct possibility), there's a floating set of quotation marks at the end. I've assumed that the last few sentences are for the narrator, rather than the previously quoted Cyrus Jay. The book's a lot shorter than I thought. Peter
by Peter Why
Yesterday, 9:20 am
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans
Replies: 14
Views: 173

Re: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans

Thanks for catching that, Laura. I've added an "end quote" and re-uploaded.

Yes ... and two chapters on puddings!

I like the author/compiler's relaxed style. Just the occasionally long sentence needs re-reading to get the tone right for the clauses and sub-clauses.

Peter
by Peter Why
Yesterday, 1:43 am
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans
Replies: 14
Views: 173

Re: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans

Chapter 1 uploaded.

Laura, I can't give page numbers, as I don't know what version you're using. (I use the Gutenberg text version, in a word processor, adjusted to Times New Roman, 14 point.)

Peter
by Peter Why
March 25th, 2024, 5:41 pm
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans
Replies: 14
Views: 173

Re: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid

Thanks, Annise;

According to Gutenberg, this is the only book which Reid has been involved in. Technically, he's the compiler, but no other authors are given.

In the title page for the 1908 edition, he's listed as "late", so his death date is 1908 or before.

Peter
by Peter Why
March 25th, 2024, 4:58 pm
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans
Replies: 14
Views: 173

Re: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid

Thanks, Laura, I should have the first chapter within the next three days.

Peter
by Peter Why
March 25th, 2024, 3:23 pm
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans
Replies: 14
Views: 173

Re: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid

Laura seems to be a glutton for punishment, as she has already volunteered to be the DPL:- lvictoria

Peter
by Peter Why
March 25th, 2024, 3:21 pm
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans
Replies: 14
Views: 173

[SOLO] Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Reid-ans

The Book of the Cheese, by Thomas Wilson Reid "Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese" is a public house on Fleet Street, London. It was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666, and has been frequented by many literary and historical characters. The book rambles through the pub's history, with many anecdot...
by Peter Why
March 25th, 2024, 11:51 am
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Wonderful London - Anonymous-ans
Replies: 151
Views: 9207

Re: [SOLO] Wonderful London - Anonymous-ans

My pleasure; you've been a great help. I'll set up Cheshire Cheese within the next few days. I have my eye on a collection of adult short stories by Edith Nesbit, which no-one else seems to have caught, for the next book.

Peter
by Peter Why
March 25th, 2024, 11:14 am
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Wonderful London - Anonymous-ans
Replies: 151
Views: 9207

Re: [SOLO] Wonderful London - Anonymous-ans

Thanks, Laura; all corrections made.

Peter
by Peter Why
March 25th, 2024, 7:35 am
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Wonderful London - Anonymous-ans
Replies: 151
Views: 9207

Re: [SOLO] Wonderful London - Anonymous-ans

Thanks, Laura; I've uploaded the last chapter "Ladies in the temple" pdf pages 490-498 / text 461-469 My favourite chapter was the first one ... the coffee stall. Annise, I wasn't satisfied with the drawing that I did, so here are some photos of Victorian London which might be suitable for...
by Peter Why
March 24th, 2024, 1:53 pm
Forum: Going Solo
Topic: [SOLO] Wonderful London - Anonymous-ans
Replies: 151
Views: 9207

Re: [SOLO] Wonderful London - Anonymous-ans

Thanks, Laura. I've uploaded chapter 40: "A white-glove day" pdf pages 486-489 / text 457-460 A bit of heavy irony here! I did do one drawing, but I'm very unhappy with it. I have a handful of PD victorian street photos which I'll zip into annise's folder later as possibilities for the cov...
by Peter Why
March 23rd, 2024, 1:43 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: One Book a Week Club 2022
Replies: 28
Views: 11118

Re: One Book a Week Club 2022

It's still going: viewtopic.php?t=101034

Peter
by Peter Why
March 21st, 2024, 8:14 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: California snow!
Replies: 0
Views: 101

California snow!

I just saw a short video on youtube with the part-title of "California is covered in snow!" Is anyone here experiencing this? [EDIT: despite the video being dated today, the commentary refers to ... I assume ... last weekend.] EDIT: Also, I was wondering if that "commentator" is ...
by Peter Why
March 17th, 2024, 12:18 am
Forum: Readers Wanted: Dramatic Works
Topic: ~ OPEN [PLAY] The Speckled Band, by Doyle - rap
Replies: 64
Views: 1890

Re: ~ OPEN [PLAY] The Speckled Band, by Doyle - rap

Thanks, beeswaxcandle; I did get that recorded for Sherlock, but forgot to mention it in my post.

Peter