COMPLETE - The Junior Classics [vol 1] - by William Patten

JonAndNik · Post by **JonAndNik** » February 11th, 2006, 4:46 pm

All audio files can be found on our catalog page: http://librivox.org/the-junior-classics-vol-1-by-william-patten

Our new BC is Rainbow for this project. If you have any questions, please ask!

The Junior Classics [vol 1] - by William Patten

Fairy and Wonder Tales

An excerpt from this volumes introduction:

Here are the real elements of imaginative narration, poetry, and ethics, which should enter into the education of every child.

Most chapters are short and quick to read - a great place to get started in the amazing initiative that is Librivox.

How to claim a part, and 'how it all works':
To find a section to record, simply peruse the chapters below.
All the ones without names beside them are 'up for grabs'.
Post a reply and tell us which one you'd like to read (include the chapter number(s) please).
Even further below are links to instructions on how to go about the reading, saving and mailing process.

NOTE:The blue names are completed files that need to be resent. If this is your file, please resend your recording!

Target Completion Date: Nov 2006

Gutenberg E-text: http://www.gutenberg.org/dirs/etext02/1jrcl10.txt

Readings:

link
Chapters complete: 117/117
We're 100% complete!

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ChipDoc · Post by **ChipDoc** » February 11th, 2006, 5:50 pm

Welcome to LibriVox, JonAndNik - and let me say that I have NEVER seen a more ambitious first post! A sweeping doff of the old chapeau to you!

JonAndNik wrote:THE FABLES OF AESOP
*** I believe these are being read under a different title.

Actually a bunch of HR Schoolcraft's stories were also read here under a different title, but a quick look shows the ones in Patten's collection to be entirely different translations. It's the same way with the Aesop's Fables and I'd encourage you to include them. After all, you're producing William Patten's book and his book wouldn't be complete without those Fables included.

Thank you so much for taking on this tremendous project. I think your target completion date is a bit on the conservative side though. I'd be surprised if it weren't finished by June. I would NOT be surprised to see it finished in April. These things will go like hotcakes!

kri · Post by **kri** » February 11th, 2006, 7:17 pm

I'll be your meta-coordinator for this project, so I'll be here if you have any questions or need any assistance.

Just a quick suggestion, you probably don't need the "the" at the beginning of the filenames, and it will shorten the filename a bit.

Like Chip said, I have a feeling this project will fill up quick. Each section seems from what I could tell a few pages long. We can definitely be sure to advertise this to new readers as a way to jump in as well.

VickiB · Post by **VickiB** » February 12th, 2006, 12:40 am

Hi there, and welcome.

I'd love to take
AN IRISH TALE
Chap 53: The Three Sons - Lady Gregory

I could let my Irish-Newfoundland accent take over a bit! How fun!

JonAndNik · Post by **JonAndNik** » February 12th, 2006, 8:27 am

All yours VickiB - Thanks!

Biotron2000 · Post by **Biotron2000** » February 12th, 2006, 11:37 am

Hi!
If you don't mind someone taking multiples, I'd like to do these:

Chap 43: The Half-Chick - Andrew Lang
Chap 67: The Constant Tin Soldier - Hans C. Andersen
Chap 79: The Brave Little Tailor - Anonymous

Thanks,
Patrick McNeal

kri · Post by **kri** » February 12th, 2006, 11:44 am

With as many chapters as there are here Biotron, multiples are encouraged!!

I'll request a few chapters later, when my list of recordings to do goes down.

JonAndNik · Post by **JonAndNik** » February 12th, 2006, 1:05 pm

The more the merrier.
All 3 are yours Biotron - Thanks!

jasondupreez · Post by **jasondupreez** » February 12th, 2006, 2:06 pm

Hi there

I would like to start with:

Chap 77: Tom Thumb - Joseph Jacobs
Chap 89: The Shepherd's Boy - Aesop

Many thanks

Jason

JonAndNik · Post by **JonAndNik** » February 12th, 2006, 4:15 pm

Awesome boet - they're all yours!

kri · Post by **kri** » February 12th, 2006, 4:36 pm

If you'd like, I'll do all three tales from Russia.

Chap 46: Huntsman the Unlucky - John T. Naak?
Chap 47: Story of Little Simpleton - John T. Naak?
Chap 48: The Golden Fish - Lillian M. Gask

JonAndNik · Post by **JonAndNik** » February 12th, 2006, 4:40 pm

Thanks Kristen, we'll mark you down.
Filling up nicely!

kri · Post by **kri** » February 12th, 2006, 5:18 pm

JonAndNik wrote:Thanks Kristen, we'll mark you down.
Filling up nicely!

A great way to get this to fill up fast is to make a welcome to new people in the introduction section, giving a suggestion they can start with one of these since they're short

That's how we got Aesop's Fables to go so quick I think.

booktalker · Post by **booktalker** » February 12th, 2006, 7:19 pm

I'd be happy to do my daughter's favorites:

Chapter 72 and chapter 80

Nancy

dunkelberg · Post by **dunkelberg** » February 13th, 2006, 1:35 am

How's about
TALES FROM THE NORSELAND
Chap 31: Ashiepattle - P. C. Asbj?rnsen
TALES FROM INDIA
Chap 10: Why the Fish Laughed - Joseph Jacob

with options for more?