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Going Abroad? Some Advice by Robert Luce (1862 - 1946).

This project is now complete! All audio files can now be found on the catalog page for this project: https://librivox.org/going-abroad-some-advice-by-robert-luce/
Going abroad for a holiday or business is always exciting, but we can only imagine how exciting it would have been in 1900 to board a steamer from the United States and take a tour through Europe. Luckily Robert Luce gives advice in this book about how to get around, where to stay, what to see, and generally how to make the journey a success. ( Carolin)
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Post by Carolin »

This project is now ready to go! All readers and a dpl are most welcome :thumbs:
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Post by BettyB »

I would like to claim 3,12 and 13.
Thank you for the great launches this morning Carolin!

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Post by Carolin »

Thank you betty! :mrgreen:
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Post by catem »

Hi! It's been a while (...years) since I recorded but I'd love to get back into it.
I'd like to claim 8, 9 and 10.

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Post by Carolin »

Hi cate, welcome back :thumbs:

So great that you found your way back to us! I am linking to your catalog page, maybe you already saw it of course, but the catalog has changed a lot in recent years https://librivox.org/reader/4463 :)

And i would recommend doing the one minute test again before getting started. You probably had to reinstall audacity and then it is always good to just do the test really quick to make sure it went right :) thank you!
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Post by catem »

Hi Carolin,
it's nice to be back!

I posted my one minute test here: viewtopic.php?f=21&t=73537

best,
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Thank you :thumbs:

Someone will give you feedback shortly :) thank you!
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Post by Mfassio »

I can’t pass up the chance to read on one of my favorite subjects! I’ll take on Sections 1, 2, and 11 please.
Thanks,

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Post by BettyB »

https://librivox.org/uploads/carolin/goingabroad_03_luce_128kb.mp3

Time is 39:9.

Fun book. May I add sections 4,5 and 14..

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Post by Carolin »

Thank you both so much :D
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Post by Carolin »

Thank you :D
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Post by Mfassio »

Thanks,

Michael

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Post by Mfassio »

Hi,
I'll take Section 15 as well. Thanks!
Thanks,

Michael

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