The Motor Pirate by George Sidney Paternoster (1866 - 1925).
Of course every one has heard of the Motor Pirate. No one indeed could help doing so unless he or she, as the case may be, happened to be in some part of the world where newspapers never penetrate; since for months his doings were the theme of every gossip in the country, and his exploits have filled columns of every newspaper from the moment of his first appearance until the day when the reign of terror he had inaugurated upon the roads ended as suddenly and as sensationally as it had begun. Who the owner of the pirate car was? Whence he came? Whither he went? These are questions which have exercised minds innumerable; but though there have been nearly as many theories propounded as there were brains at work propounding them, so far no informed account of the man or his methods has been made public.
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Hi Stav,
I hope you don't mind me MCing another one of yours.
It looks like this one is very popular already.
Cheers!
-Amy
p.s.
I am working on the magic window. I like to do it.
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
Hello everybody, thanks for participating in this project. It is so nice to see all of you here. I will sign you up to the sections you requested. Amy, you know I am always honored to lork with you (smile). So let's start the fun.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
shourcream wrote: ↑October 17th, 2020, 8:38 am
Hello, may I have Chapter 5 and Chapter 6? This is my first recording. I'd like to appear as "shourcream" in the catalogue.
Hello, welcome to Librivox. I hope you will enjoy here. Chapters 5 and 6 are all yours. However, before you proceed, please submit a one- minute sampal recording, to make sure that your technical settings are alright. And if you have questions, please ask.
Stav.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
