COMPLETE[ESSAY/SATIRE] The Book of This and That by Robert Lynd-ag

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The Book of This and That by Robert Lynd (1879 - 1949).

From the pen of the Irish poet and essayist, Robert Lynd, comes a collection of humorous and satirical essays on topics as wide ranging as stupidity, Christmas, spring fashions, and the beauty of statistics. ( Larry Wilson)

This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-book-of-this-and-that-by-robert-lynd/
    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.
    2. New to recording? Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
    3. Is there a deadline? We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
    4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33174
    5. Please claim sections (the numbers in the first column below)! If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.

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    6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: viewtopic.php?p=6430#p6430

      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!
      Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
      START of recording (Intro)
      • "Chapter [number] of The Book of This and That. 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:
        "The Book of This and That, by Robert Lynd. [Chapter Name]"

      END of recording
      • At the end of the section, say:
        "End of Chapter [number]"
      • If you wish, say:
        "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
      • At the end of the book, say (in addition):
        "End of The Book of This and That, by Robert Lynd. "

      There should be ~5 seconds silence at the end of the recording.

      Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
    8. AFTER recording
      Need noise-cleaning?
      Listen to your file through headphones. If you can hear some constant background noise (hiss/buzz), you may want to clean it up a bit. The latest version of Audacity is recommended for noise-cleaning. See this LibriVox wiki page for a complete guide.
      Save files as
      128 kbps MP3
      bookofthisandthat_##_lynd_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. bookofthisandthat_01_lynd_128kb.mp3)



      Please ignore tags. They will be filled in automatically at the cataloguing stage.
      Transfer of files (completed recordings) Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file. Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
      • Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
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      • You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: alg1001
      • When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
      • If this doesn't work, or you have questions, please check our How To Send Your Recording wiki page.

      Any questions?
      Please post below
~ Larry
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Post by silverquill »

As promised, here is another book of humorous, satirical essays by Robert Wilson Lynd.
~ Larry
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Post by alg1001 »

Hi Larry,
I will MC this for you. I'll move you in a day so everyone notices your new project.
Cheers!
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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alg1001 wrote: April 23rd, 2018, 7:37 am Hi Larry,
I will MC this for you. I'll move you in a day so everyone notices your new project.
Cheers!
Amy
Oh, if I mistakenly checked off the need for a preface, I'm sorry. I do need 28 sections, but they need to start with section 1.
~ Larry
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Post by Penumbra »

Oh, I'm definitely in on this one. I'd like the first two and the last two sections please, if I may.
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Penumbra wrote: April 23rd, 2018, 9:14 am Oh, I'm definitely in on this one. I'd like the first two and the last two sections please, if I may.
Glad to have you on board, Tom!
I've put these in the MW, but the section numbers should change why Amy can get them renumbered.
~ Larry
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Post by alg1001 »

silverquill wrote: April 23rd, 2018, 9:57 am
Penumbra wrote: April 23rd, 2018, 9:14 am Oh, I'm definitely in on this one. I'd like the first two and the last two sections please, if I may.
Glad to have you on board, Tom!
I've put these in the MW, but the section numbers should change why Amy can get them renumbered.
Hi Larry,
It should be okay now.
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 mightyfelix »

This sounds fun. I'll take the one on black cats, please. I may pick up more after I've had a chance to look at them.
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mightyfelix wrote: April 23rd, 2018, 9:33 pm This sounds fun. I'll take the one on black cats, please. I may pick up more after I've had a chance to look at them.
You've got the black cats!
~ Larry
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Post by realisticspeakers »

Hello,

I would like Stupidity, Waste, and the Futurists. (9, 10, & 26)

Not that I have any particular agenda in mind, mind you.
Truth exists for the wise, Beauty for a feeling heart: They belong to each other. - Beethoven
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realisticspeakers wrote: April 24th, 2018, 7:03 am Hello,

I would like Stupidity, Waste, and the Futurists. (9, 10, & 26)

Not that I have any particular agenda in mind, mind you.
Thank you!
~ Larry
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Post by alg1001 »

Over to Short Works...
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Post by SkipCorris »

May I attempt #5 - The Humours of Murder, please?

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TomDaley wrote: April 25th, 2018, 6:58 am May I attempt #5 - The Humours of Murder, please?

Tom Daley
You are in for Section 5, Tom!
~ Larry
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Post by CoMo290 »

I would like to claim #3 and #6 please and thank you. Might even have one of them done before the end of the night.
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