COMPLETE Uncanny Tales by Mrs. Molesworth -ck

[Carolin]

Uncanny Tales by Mary Louisa Molesworth (1839 - 1921).

This project is now complete! All audio files can now be found on the catalog page for this project: https://librivox.org/uncanny-tales-by-mary-louisa-molesworth/

Mrs. Molesworth was during her time best known for her many children's books. It is not so well known that she also wrote some uncanny tales, which are probably best enjoyed by people a little above the age-group for which Mrs. Molesworth normally wrote. ( Carolin)

• 1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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  6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430
     
     Set your recording software to:
     Channels: 1 (Mono)
     Bit Rate: 128 kbps
     Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
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     No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording!
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     START of recording (Intro)
     • "Section [number] of Uncanny Tales. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
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       "Uncanny Tales, by Mary Louisa Molesworth. [Chapter title (if applicable, part x)]"
     
     END of recording
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       "End of Section [number]"
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[Carolin]

The Man with the Cough

part 1
please read until
I remember nothing more, save a vague consciousness through all my slumber of confused and chaotic dreams, which I have never been able to recall.

part 2
please start at
I awoke at last, and that with a start, almost a jerk. Something had awakened me—a sound—and as it was repeated to my now aroused ears I knew that I had heard it before, off and on, during my sleep.

The Clock that Struck Thirteen

part 1
please read until
"And so did I," said Helen, whereupon they lay still in awe-struck silence, till they both fell fast asleep again.

part 2
please start at
The next day was Saturday, and though somewhat stiff and tired with their exertions, Friday's programme was repeated.

[Carolin]

alright another relaunch. i remember that only one section of this project was assigned at the time of the crash, and i believe that was the dip of the road, so i marked that now as assigned. all other sections are open for new claims!

[Piotrek81]

I'd like to claim "The Man with the Cough", because that's exactly who I am right now
Also, I reminds me of my own train adventures.

[Carolin]

thank you!

[Carolin]

this is moving out to readers wanted again!

[Carolin]

i had been keeping one section assigned in case the reader came back, but nobody came forward so that story is now orphaned and again available.

[dg73]

I would like to take on "At the dip of the road", section 8.
Thanks.

[dg73]

Here is my recording of section 8 "At The Dip in the Wall"


https://librivox.org/uploads/carolin/uncannytales_08_molesworth_128kb.mp3
16:18

[Carolin]

thank you!

[2peltons]

May I claim section 07?

Mike

[Carolin]

Thank you mike

[2peltons]

Here is section 07 with a time of 37:14.
https://librivox.org/uploads/carolin/uncannytales_07_molesworth_128kb.mp3

Mike

[2peltons]

May I now read section 09?

Mike

[Carolin]

Thank you mike