[COMPLETE] 1000 Things Worth Knowing by Nathaniel C. Fowler, Jr. - tg

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1000 Things Worth Knowing by Nathaniel C. Fowler, Jr. (1858 - 1918).

This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/1000-things-worth-knowing-by-nathaniel-c-fowler-jr/

Part almanac, part encyclopedia, part dictionary, Nathaniel C. Fowler, Jr. gives us his idea of important, but sometimes obscure, facts that he thinks should be in our bank of general knowledge. He includes a large section on medical emergency and health. Items are arranged in alphabetical order, so there is no logical presentation, but reference is made easy. Or, it is just interesting browsing, and a glimpse into the world of the early twentieth century. ( Larry Wilson)
    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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A curious compendium of facts and figures randomly presented, including large section on medical emergencies and general health.

I have divided them into easy to read groups of about 500-600 words with a few larger and a few smaller.
~ Larry
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Post by TriciaG »

This is set up. :)
Serial novel: The Wandering Jew
Medieval England meets Civil War Americans: Centuries Apart
Humor: My Lady Nicotine
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Thank you, Tricia! (At least I'm not the translator for this one :wink: )

We are now ready for a DPL and readers.
~ Larry
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Post by pnagami »

Hi Silverquill,

May I please read Section 2, "Atlantic Cable"?

Pam
"Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm."

Robert Louis Stevenson
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pnagami wrote: March 23rd, 2018, 7:57 pm Hi Silverquill,

May I please read Section 2, "Atlantic Cable"?

Pam
Thank you for our first claim, Pam!
~ Larry
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Post by BettyB »

May I claim 17, 21, 31 and 55....


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Hi Silverquill,

Here is Section 2:

06:52

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/1000things_02_fowler_128kb.mp3

My best,

Pam
"Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm."

Robert Louis Stevenson
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BettyB wrote: March 24th, 2018, 7:46 am May I claim 17, 21, 31 and 55....


BettyB
Thank you so much!
~ Larry
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pnagami wrote: March 24th, 2018, 9:53 am Hi Silverquill,

Here is Section 2:

06:52

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/1000things_02_fowler_128kb.mp3

My best,

Pam
Great!
In the MW Ready for PL
Still waiting for a DPL for this project, so hope someone picks this up soon.
~ Larry
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BettyB wrote: March 24th, 2018, 8:05 pm https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/1000things_31_fowler_128kb.mp3 (4:49)

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/1000things_55_fowler_128kb.mp3 (9:27)

I would like to claim the following sections:
9,11,42,57 aBettyB
I've put your sections in the MW Ready for PL and added your new sections to read! :)
~ Larry
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https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/1000things_31_fowler_128kb.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/1000things_55_fowler_128kb.mp3

Sorry but I realized I had gotten the author's name wrong so these are the corrected files

Thank you.
BettyB

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Post by pnagami »

Hi Silverquill,

Would you please mark my Section 2 "ready for PL".

Thanks,

Pam
"Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm."

Robert Louis Stevenson
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I suppose I should get this out of the Launch Pad. LOL! Over to Readers Wanted it goes...
Serial novel: The Wandering Jew
Medieval England meets Civil War Americans: Centuries Apart
Humor: My Lady Nicotine
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