[COMPLETE] The Dog Crusoe: Adventure in the Western Prairies-phi

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The Dog Crusoe and his Master: A story of Adventure in the Western Plains by R. M. Ballantyne (1825 - 1894).

This project is now complete! All audio files can now be found on the catalog page for this project: https://librivox.org/dog-crusoe-by-r-m-ballantyne/
Set in the exciting North American frontier this tale of a rescued dog and its loyalty and help to its new master really underlines the old saying that a dog is a man's best friend. The book really is a story of adventure in the early Western prairies not just about the dog. It is more what it was like to hunt a buffalo and live at a time when the Indians presented a problem and also how the early settlers dealt with them. It touches on things that were new to the people at the time Ballantyne wrote it. Crusoe was won by a young lad in a shooting contest as well as a rifle. And as the boy and dog grew and rode out to see the grand prairie for the very first time we meet the different animals and great country and the reader gets to share the excitement of adventure. ( phil chenevert and wikipedia)
    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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      BC Admin
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      Our DPL is the New and Wonderful LibriVoxer BETTY ANN :thumbs: Welcome aboard Betty Ann
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      Genres for the project: Children's Fiction/Action & Adventure

      Keywords that describe the book:

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    6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430

      Set your recording software to:
      Channels: 1 (Mono)
      Bit Rate: 128 kbps
      Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
    7. DURING recording:
      No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording!
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      START of recording (Intro)
      • "Chapter [number] of The Dog Caruso and his Master. 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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      END of recording
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Post by philchenevert »

Yes, a Ballantyne adventure story - and it is all ours to enjoy. I will have the magic window up tomorrow sometime. Image
Peruvian owls always hunt in pairs because they are inca hoots.
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Post by BettyAnn »

I am new to librivox and would like to volunteer to LP or DLP, if you can put up with a newbie.
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BettyAnn wrote:I am new to librivox and would like to volunteer to LP or DLP, if you can put up with a newbie.
A big welcome to LibriVox Betty Ann and I am excited to have you as a DPL. (Dedicated Proof Listener, one who will listen to the whole book) (PL = proof listener).

Here is a link to some info about proof listening http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/Guide_for_Proof-listeners

Basically you listen to the chapters as they are uploaded to see if there is anything that needs correcting, then post your comments in this thread. The reader then corrects the problems, uploads again, posts that they have done it and you spot check.
Please ask if anything is confusing at all. I would like to recommend a little video called Getting to Know Our Forums that explains some of the jargon we use here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnxpcbnEjoQ&feature=youtu.be (I made it so it won't be too perfect but will be short!)

Welcome again !!
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89 Decibels? Easy Peasy ! https://youtu.be/aSKR55RDVpk
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Post by BettyAnn »

Thank you for the link to the video, it was most helpful. I am very excited to begin listening
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BettyAnn wrote:Thank you for the link to the video, it was most helpful. I am very excited to begin listening
I also have some videos on proof listening is you would be interesed. Stay excited, it just gets better and better around here. Just think of all the great books waiting to be read and listened to. Meanwhile, here is a welcome flower Image
Peruvian owls always hunt in pairs because they are inca hoots.
89 Decibels? Easy Peasy ! https://youtu.be/aSKR55RDVpk
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Now that we have a DPL, I am moving this great project to Readers Wanted :thumbs:
Peruvian owls always hunt in pairs because they are inca hoots.
89 Decibels? Easy Peasy ! https://youtu.be/aSKR55RDVpk
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Post by KCash »

I would like to read Chapter One for you. I am new but hoping to be a fast learner and truly enjoy the reading and this cute story!

Truly,

Kelly Cash (username is KCash)
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KCash wrote:I would like to read Chapter One for you. I am new but hoping to be a fast learner and truly enjoy the reading and this cute story!

Truly,

Kelly Cash (username is KCash)
Hi Kelly and welcome to this exciting and fun book. Chapter one is all yours. Please ask if anything at all is confusing. :thumbs:
Peruvian owls always hunt in pairs because they are inca hoots.
89 Decibels? Easy Peasy ! https://youtu.be/aSKR55RDVpk
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Post by ChaseLandkamer »

Hello! May I claim Section 17 please?
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ChaseLandkamer wrote:Hello! May I claim Section 17 please?
yes. Section 17 is all yours. enjoy :thumbs:
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Post by ChaseLandkamer »

philchenevert wrote:
ChaseLandkamer wrote:Hello! May I claim Section 17 please?
yes. Section 17 is all yours. enjoy :thumbs:
Thank you sir :thumbs:
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Post by mmanzano »

Hi!

May I claim section 4?
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mmanzano wrote:Hi!

May I claim section 4?
Yes! Welcome to this exciting story. section 4 is all yours. Please ask if anything is not clear or is confusing. Image
Peruvian owls always hunt in pairs because they are inca hoots.
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Post by ChaseLandkamer »

Chapter 17 is complete!

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/dogcaruso_17_ballantyne_128kb.mp3

Track Time: 15:07

All feedback is welcome!

Thanks,

- Chase
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