(Complete) G.K. Chesterton in America: A Catholic Review of the Week - m8b1

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G.K. Chesterton in America: A Catholic Review of the Week, by G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)

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A collection of 15 articles/essays written by G.K. Chesterton in "America: A Catholic Review of the Week". The publication dates range from 1915-1917. (Summary by Maria Therese)
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May I claim Section 13?

Thank you!

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Of course! Thank you, Greg!
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May I read 7 and 15?
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All yours, Larry! Thank you!
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Over to Readers Wanted..........
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May I also claim Section 5?

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GregGiordano wrote: April 29th, 2021, 3:41 am May I also claim Section 5?

Thank you!

Greg
Of course ~ all yours! :-)
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m8b1 wrote: April 29th, 2021, 6:31 am
GregGiordano wrote: April 29th, 2021, 3:41 am May I also claim Section 5?

Thank you!

Greg
Of course ~ all yours! :-)
Many thanks for both!

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I would like to read, 11 - If Don Quixote Came Back
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chuckconvr wrote: May 3rd, 2021, 11:23 am I would like to read, 11 - If Don Quixote Came Back
All yours ~ thank you!
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I would like to read Section 1, please :)
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I'd love to take section 3.
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elprince wrote: May 3rd, 2021, 7:12 pm I would like to read Section 1, please :)
Hi,

Welcome to Librivox! Section 1 is all yours!

Please make sure you get an okay on your test before jumping into this longer section. :-) Please let me know what name you would like to use for your catalog page. It can be your real name, forum name, or a pseudonym ~ whatever you prefer!

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skyewardeye wrote: May 3rd, 2021, 11:13 pm I'd love to take section 3.
All yours ~ thank you!

Please let me know what name you would like to use for your catalog page. It can be your real name, forum name, or a pseudonym ~ whatever you prefer!
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