[Complete] The Stolen Bacillus by HG Wells-ans

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Elizabby
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The Stolen Bacillus and other stories by H. G. Wells (1866 - 1946).

This project is now complete and all files are available a this catalogue page
https://librivox.org/the-stolen-bacillus-and-other-stories-by-h-g-wells/
A collection of 15 humorous short stories by the original master of speculative fiction: H. G. Wells. This was the first collection of short stories published by the author and contains a mixture of fantasy, science-fiction, and comedy! (Summary by Beth Thomas)
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    4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12750
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      This paragraph is temporary and will be replaced by the MC with the list of sections and reader (Magic Window) once this project is in the admin system.

      [list]
      [*] Project Code: CHUPhN3V

      [*]Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (H. G. Wells) : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._G._Wells
      [*]Link to title on Wikipedia (if available): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stolen_Bacillus_and_Other_Incidents
      [*]Number of sections (files) this project will have: 15
      [*]Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: No
      [*]Original publication date (if known): 1895
      [*]If you are a new volunteer, how would you like your name (or pseudonym) credited in the catalog? Do you have a URL you would like associated with your name?:
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    Genres for the project: Fantastic Fiction/Science Fiction

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silverquill
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Post by silverquill »

Need a DPL?
~ Larry
NOTE: Traveling without internet until March 17
Elizabby
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Post by Elizabby »

Sure, if you have time! I'll PL yours if you want to read a story - no MW as yet.
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Post by annise »

one MW coming up

Anne
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Post by pnagami »

Hi doc,

May I please read Section 1?

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."

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Post by Elizabby »

Sure! I think you’ll find it amusing!
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Post by pnagami »

Hi Doc,

Here is Chapter 1:

16:24

https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/stolenbacillus_01_wells_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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Post by Elizabby »

Brilliant work! You’ve done your recording before I’ve even finished filling out the MW!

I’ve been having some internet connection issues, so I hope to get this all done in the next two days or so.
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Post by pnagami »

Thanks, Elizabby!
I hope your internet issues resolve soon!

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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Post by Elizabby »

Chapter 1 is PL OK! Thanks Dr P. Nagami! Do you plan to read any more stories from this collection? I'm nearly finished with the MW...
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Post by pnagami »

Thank you, Doc!

Nope. That will do it for me.

Very good story!

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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Post by Elizabby »

OK, MW is filled out and we are ready for the Short Works forum! Thanks, Anne!
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Post by whitejamest »

Hi, I'd like to read section 4, "Triumphs of a Taxidermist", if I may.
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Post by Elizabby »

Sure, that’s a good choice for your first reading! Please do your 1 minute test first, and make sure your settings are correct. Link is in your welcome email or in the Wiki at the top of the page.
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Post by narratedbyrandall »

I would like to read Section 2, "The Flowering of The Strange Orchid". Please review my 1 minute test also. Narration by "Lauren Randall".
- Lauren
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