This study of Charlemagne is directed at the general literature reading public. Although the author tried to remain true to the legend and mythology surrounding the King of the Franks, renowned for uniting much of Europe, he points out that this is not a scholastic work for serious study, but rather to be read for enjoyment. ( Lynne Thompson)
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Number of sections (files) this project will have: 26
Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: No
Original publication date (if known): 1863
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Keywords that describe the book: Europe, Charlemagne, Franks
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Wow, a brand new book! All blank sections. Well, I'd like to do #1, the Intro, please.
Bill
How did it get so late so soon?
It’s night before it’s afternoon.
December is here before it’s June.
My goodness how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?
~Dr. Seuss
Did not know that Roland and Orlando are the same name.....
Bill
How did it get so late so soon?
It’s night before it’s afternoon.
December is here before it’s June.
My goodness how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?
~Dr. Seuss
Bill,
The intro is listed as: "Chapter [number] of Legends of Charlemagne. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
You read as section 1. Since the introduction doesn’t contain a chapter number maybe introduction would be best. I’ll leave it to you and Lynne.
Other than that, this was a great reading and I enjoyed it very much. Well done!
Bill,
The intro is listed as: "Chapter [number] of Legends of Charlemagne. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
You read as section 1. Since the introduction doesn’t contain a chapter number maybe introduction would be best. I’ll leave it to you and Lynne.
Other than that, this was a great reading and I enjoyed it very much. Well done!
Thank you. It was on my list, but I hadn't got to it yet
Marked it PL OK, but if you decide to change it, let me know, Bill
I puzzled over it, decided*chapter* would be wrong. Went with *section*.
Bill
How did it get so late so soon?
It’s night before it’s afternoon.
December is here before it’s June.
My goodness how the time has flewn.
How did it get so late so soon?
~Dr. Seuss
I was just thinking I should learn more about the Charlemagne myths. Now I have a perfect excuse!
I will do sections 24, 25, and 26, please. What fun!
--Lynette Morris
A book is as dangerous as any journey you might take. The person who closes the back cover may not be the same one that opened the front one. Treat them with respect. -- Mark Lawrence