[COMP]Poems of American History 5, Period of Expansion-iq

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edhumpal
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Poems of American History, Vol 5, The Period of Expansion by Various ( - 0).


This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/poems-of-american-history-vol-5-the-period-of-expansion-by-various/

The final section of Poems of American History covers The Reconstruction after the Civil War, the First Centennial, the continued expansion westward, the assasination of Garfield, The Spanish American War, and World War I. Poets in this volume include: John Greenleaf Whittier, Bret Harte, Oliver Wendell Holmes, William Cullen Bryant, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Wallace Rice, Vachel Lindsay, Joyce Kilmer, and many more. ( Ed Humpal)
    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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    4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47476
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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.
      • Project Code: j9ZDVbl3
      • Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): ( Various) : n/a
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      • Number of sections (files) this project will have: 12
      • Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: No
      • Original publication date (if known): 1908
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      Genres for the project: Poetry/Anthologies; Culture & Heritage

      Keywords that describe the book: poetry, American history

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      • "Chapter [number] of Poems of American History, Vol 5, The Period of Expansion. 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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Last edited by edhumpal on January 24th, 2017, 5:39 pm, edited 2 times in total.
edhumpal
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Post by edhumpal »

Hollerin' at ya, Ann, couldn't even fit your initials.
edhumpal
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Post by edhumpal »

Readers: there are a couple really long chapters, including one I've split into 4 sections. The procedure will be the same as for the previous volumes: if a mid-chapter section begins with a specified poem, begin with the editor's comments introducing the poem. If reading the first section, read the title of the volume, followed by the poem, "The Eagle's Song," then say "Chapter One....."

We have been following the text exactly. The editor comments, gives the title, offers the poem, and identifies the author at the end of the poem.

I have had the pleasure of listening to so many wonderful readers over the last two years of this project. Hope to see you again, and newcomers welcome, as always!
icequeen
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Post by icequeen »

Hey Ed! Your MW is ready for you to fill in!
Ann

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silverquill
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Post by silverquill »

I'll wait to see how you divide this up, put I hope to be able to read some of this. Great stuff.
~ Larry
edhumpal
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Post by edhumpal »

Thanks, Ann, and Larry.

And here we go....
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Post by icequeen »

Moving on to Short Works!
Ann

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Markalanhansen
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Post by Markalanhansen »

I would like to claim section 1 please. This will be my first recording! Please use markalanhansen as pseudonym.
Mark Hansen
edhumpal
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Post by edhumpal »

Thank you, Mark, it's yours.
jasonlohr
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Post by jasonlohr »

I would like to do section 2, Chapter II, The Year of a Hundred Years. This is my first recording; I believe my name is already in the catalog as jasonlohr; if not that is what I will go by.
Thanks.
edhumpal
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Post by edhumpal »

Thank you Jason. Glad you have you on the project.
pyledriver
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Post by pyledriver »

I'll take section 10.
GregGiordano
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Post by GregGiordano »

Ed,

I've had the honor of contributing to each volume of this wonderful series. I can't let the final one pass by without making a contribution.

May I claim Section 3?

Thank you!

Greg
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Post by edhumpal »

Gregg and Chris, great to have you back.
edhumpal
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Post by edhumpal »

Cuba Libre - a great novel by Elmore Leonard. In remembrance of whom I claim section 6.
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