[grp/fairy tales] Holiday House by Catherine Sinclair -phi

[miss stav]

Holiday House by Catherine Sinclair (1800 - 1864).

This project is complete and can now be found at http://librivox.org/holiday-house-by-catherine-sinclair/

Extremely popular when it was published, this book was one of the first to include fairy-tales which were not only didactic but also enjoyable and entertaining. But bewair! These are not only fairy-tails! They have lessons to teach and can be viewed as a historical document telling us very vividly about the time they were written. Please read carefully and, most importantly, have fun. ( Stav Nisser )

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     • Project Code: VxS4qB8x
     • Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (Catherine Sinclair ) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/catherine_sinclair
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     • Number of sections (files) this project will have: 18
     • Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: Yes
     • Original publication date (if known): 1839
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     Genres for the project: Children's Fiction
     
     Keywords that describe the book: humor
     
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[philchenevert]

Hi Miss Stav. I will set this up for you soon.

EDIT: OK, all ready to go. I will leave this in the Launch Pad for a few days to look for a proof listener. Also, I will post claims into the Magic window for you. Let me know if there is anything else you may need.

[linny]

So exciting. I've been waiting for a MW here. May I claim the preface, please?

[philchenevert]

So exciting. I've been waiting for a MW here. May I claim the preface, please?

I'm sure Miss Stav will say yes linny, but let's wait for her to give the official approval. Looks like a very interesting book.

[miss stav]

Hi both, thank you so muchh.
Phil, I really aprisiate your mcing this project and am glad to work with you.
Sure, Leni, the preface is all yours.
Stav.

[linny]

Here is the Preface
https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/holidayhouse_00_sinclair_128kb.mp3 12:04

Please note that in the initial project post the sample file name indicates 129kb instead of 128kb. The one is bold is fine, the error is in the one before "(all lower-case)".

[aradlaw]

Please note that in the initial project post the sample file name indicates 129kb instead of 128kb. The one is bold is fine, the error is in the one before "(all lower-case)".

I fixed that as I passed though this earlier, I can DPL this if you wish Stav and keep up the MW for you.

[miss stav]

Wow, David. I am so glad to welcome you on board. Thanks for dpling this.

[miss stav]

The window has been filled

[linny]

Hello Stav,
I noticed you titled section 0 as dedication and preface. I did not see a dedication. There is a small quote on the cover page. Is that what you want read?

[miss stav]

Yes. I called it dedication because it begins with "Dedicated to the lady Dianna Boyle".

[philchenevert]

Thanks David. You are in as DPL.

[linny]

Stav, I missed that. Thank you! There is a page between that one and the preface which has a quote from Cowper. I will add that as well.

[linny]

OK, David. I deviated from the intro slightly but I believe I managed to get everything recorded and in the right place. As always, I'm happy to make any changes.

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/holidayhouse_00_sinclair_128kb.mp3 New time 12:23

[miss stav]

Thank you very very much. Would you like to continue with chapter 1?