[CHILD-GRP]English Lit for Boys & Girls - H. E. Marshall - pc

[cadastra]

English Literature for Boys and Girls by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (1867 - 1941).

"Has there ever been a time when no stories were told? Has there ever been a people who did not care to listen? I think not."

Thus begins a journey through the history of English literature, from the early middle ages to the Victorian era. The young person will experience the most well-loved characters of all time, from Beowulf, the warrior who dares to challenge a terrifying and bloodthirsty monster, to virtuous Una of The Faerie Queene, faithful to the end. H. E. Marshall masterfully weaves selections from the stories into her own retellings, leaving the reader with a keen appreciation for the great books that have become the foundation of Western culture. (Summary by cadastra)

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4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5725. PL Level: Standard
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   Magic Window:

   
   
   BC Admin
   Project Code: YheRlSjN
   Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall) : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henrietta_Elizabeth_Marshall
   Link to title on Wikipedia (if available):
   Number of sections (files) this project will have: 85
   Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: No
   Original publication date (if known): 1909
   
   Genres for the project: Children's Non-fiction/General
   
   Keywords that describe the book: medieval literature, classic literature, ambleside, retelling, charlotte mason
6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: viewtopic.php?p=6430#p6430
   
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7. DURING recording:
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   Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
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   • "Section [number] of English Literature for Boys and Girls. 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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[cadastra]

I will BC and DPL for this group recording of English Literature for Boys and Girls. As far as I know, this will be the first version of the book in the catalog.

[philchenevert]

Hi. I will set this up for you. A big project but well worth doing.
EDIT: and there you go!

[thestorygirl]

Hiya, and Merry Christmas! May I read Ch 1, 4, 16, 55, 59, and 78?

[mleigh]

Could I have the following section please?

Chapter XXXIII HOW THE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS

Thanks,

M

[alanmapstone]

Chapter 79 (Byron - Childe Harold's Pilgrimage) please.

[Nedge]

I told myself not another claim -- not a smidge, not a chapter, until Little Women is done.

BUT I'm a fast typist and if you want me to, and if you let me into the Magic Window, I will finish the chapters for you.

Nan

[cadastra]

Hiya, and Merry Christmas! May I read Ch 1, 4, 16, 55, 59, and 78?

Merry Christmas to you as well! Yes, you may. Enjoy!

[cadastra]

Could I have the following section please?

Chapter XXXIII HOW THE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS

Thanks,

M

Yes, thank you!

[cadastra]

Chapter 79 (Byron - Childe Harold's Pilgrimage) please.

Enjoy, Alan!

[cadastra]

I told myself not another claim -- not a smidge, not a chapter, until Little Women is done.

BUT I'm a fast typist and if you want me to, and if you let me into the Magic Window, I will finish the chapters for you.

Nan

Why thank you, Nan! I am all set, as I just have to fill in the word count for each section, but I appreciate the offer just the same!

[CynCee]

Hello!
Could I claim Chapter 10- X-The Adventures of An Old English Book please?
This is my first read, I may have a few questions along the way.
Thanks
Cyn

[cadastra]

Hello!
Could I claim Chapter 10- X-The Adventures of An Old English Book please?
This is my first read, I may have a few questions along the way.
Thanks
Cyn

Yes, feel free to ask any questions you have! What name do you wish to be published under in the catalog? You can use your real name, forum name, a pseudonym, anything you’d like. We can also link a website on your reader page.

[CynCee]

Thanks! I'm excited!
I will use Faerie Book Mama. Don't have a link I would like just yet.
Thank you so much! Getting started ASAP!
Cyn

[alixsquish]

Hi,

Please could I claim section 11 Beowulf and 22 Chaucer: bread and milk?

Thanks!