(Complete) Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by HC Adams-lt

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Post by Ingrid »

Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand by Henry Cadwallader Adams (1817 - 1899).


All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/perils-in-the-transvaal-and-zululand-by-henry-cadwallader-adams/

This was an abandoned solo, reactivated as a group project
“It is not good for man to be alone.” A young man travels to South Africa to find his Mother and sister. He wants to be a clergyman and a farmer when he arrives there, but fate has other adventures in mind. This story includes accounts of the Zulu-Boer wars. ( Ingrid Kennedy)
  • Text source (only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38175
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Post by alg1001 »

Hi Ingrid,
I set this up for you. There are 24 chapters. I will send you a private message about the Magic Window. How would you like your name to appear in the catalog, as Ingrid Kennedy?
Thanks,
Amy
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Post by alg1001 »

Hi Ingrid,
You will be in Going Solo. You don't have to wait for a proof listener. One will come along or I can listen to some. I hope you enjoy it!
Amy
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Post by Ingrid »

Thank you Amy. Yes, Ingrid Kennedy is fine thank you.
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Post by Availle »

I found this file in the tests folder, not sure if this is relevant here since it was already uploaded in February?

https://librivox.org/uploads/tests/Perils_in_the_Transvaal_and_Zululand.mp3
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Post by alg1001 »

Thanks, Ava. I have a copy in my folder, too. It never made it into the MW. I'll PM Ingrid.
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Post by linny »

Sounds like this is going to be a great story!

I PLed section 1.

Please add a little silence to the beginning. Between .5 and 1 second will be perfect.

Intro doesn't match the initial post. Some of the text is missing:

"Chapter [number] of Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
If you wish, say:
"Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
Say:
"Perils in the Transvaal and Zululand, by H.C. Adams. [Chapter]"

Ending doesn't match the initial post. Please add End of Chapter 1.

Please add ending silence. We need ~5 seconds or your recording may get cut off during playback.

Volume is too low at 85.8dB. We aim for 89dB but have an acceptable range of 86-92dB.

File name does not match our requirements. When you upload the revision please rename as perils_01_adams_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case)
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Post by alg1001 »

Hi Linny,
Thank you for proof listening this section. Ingrid is gone so I will list this as abandoned. Sorry for the inconvenience.
-Amy
In the mind, or consciousness of the Earth this flower first lay latent as a dream. Perhaps, in her consciousness, it nested as that which in us corresponds to a little thought.--A.Blackwood
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Post by Lynnet »

Reactivated as group project 3/24/20
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Post by eleanorsnr »

I would be interested in reading a section :)
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Post by Lynnet »

eleanorsnr wrote: June 8th, 2020, 11:42 am I would be interested in reading a section :)
Hi and welcome to Librivox!
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We don't tell you what you should read, so it is our practice to claim a specific section rather than "a section". That said, I will assign you the last chapter as it is short (good for getting your feet wet)... if that doesn't suit you, just let me know. I can easily change it.
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Post by eleanorsnr »

Lynnet wrote: June 8th, 2020, 11:46 am
eleanorsnr wrote: June 8th, 2020, 11:42 am I would be interested in reading a section :)
Hi and welcome to Librivox!
There are a few things to do before you get started.
You will need to complete a one minute test - this is to check your specs are up to Librivox standards, and if not, you'll be given hints on how to remedy that. http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/1-Minute_Test
Please post your test in the Listeners Wanted forum (see the dropdown at the bottom of the page) for the speediest response. Waiting for the OK may seem tedious, but can save time in the long run.
You will also need to be added to the catalog of readers. I will add you using your forum name, but if you prefer your real name or a pseudonym let me know. We can also link to a personal blog or website. Be sure to read the first post - all the info you need is there, but if anything doesn't make sense, just ask. The wiki (see the top of the page) has bundles of info too.

We don't tell you what you should read, so it is our practice to claim a specific section rather than "a section". That said, I will assign you the last chapter as it is short (good for getting your feet wet)... if that doesn't suit you, just let me know. I can easily change it.
Lynne
Hi Lynne, thanks so much, I'll get on with the 1-minute recording. Also, I've just looked at the last chapter and I make it be 4500 words rather than 490, I'm still happy to do it but I just wanted to let you know.
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Post by Lynnet »

eleanorsnr wrote: June 9th, 2020, 12:41 pm
Lynnet wrote: June 8th, 2020, 11:46 am
eleanorsnr wrote: June 8th, 2020, 11:42 am I would be interested in reading a section :)
Hi and welcome to Librivox!
There are a few things to do before you get started.
You will need to complete a one minute test - this is to check your specs are up to Librivox standards, and if not, you'll be given hints on how to remedy that. http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/1-Minute_Test
Please post your test in the Listeners Wanted forum (see the dropdown at the bottom of the page) for the speediest response. Waiting for the OK may seem tedious, but can save time in the long run.
You will also need to be added to the catalog of readers. I will add you using your forum name, but if you prefer your real name or a pseudonym let me know. We can also link to a personal blog or website. Be sure to read the first post - all the info you need is there, but if anything doesn't make sense, just ask. The wiki (see the top of the page) has bundles of info too.

We don't tell you what you should read, so it is our practice to claim a specific section rather than "a section". That said, I will assign you the last chapter as it is short (good for getting your feet wet)... if that doesn't suit you, just let me know. I can easily change it.
Lynne
Hi Lynne, thanks so much, I'll get on with the 1-minute recording. Also, I've just looked at the last chapter and I make it be 4500 words rather than 490, I'm still happy to do it but I just wanted to let you know.
Eleanor
:oops: Numbers are not my strong point.
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Post by bwaring »

I'll take Chapters 2 and 3!

~Brittany
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Post by Lynnet »

bwaring wrote: June 22nd, 2020, 9:57 pm I'll take Chapters 2 and 3!

~Brittany
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