(Complete) Legends of Charlemagne by Thomas Bulfinch - lt

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Legends of Charlemagne by Thomas Bulfinch (1796 - 1867).

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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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Post by Bill Mosley »

Howdy from Texas!

Wow, a brand new book! All blank sections. Well, I'd like to do #1, the Intro, please.
Bill

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December is here before it’s June.
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How did it get so late so soon?
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Bill Mosley wrote: March 20th, 2020, 4:16 pm Howdy from Texas!

Wow, a brand new book! All blank sections. Well, I'd like to do #1, the Intro, please.
Enjoy!
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Post by Bill Mosley »

Lynnet wrote: March 20th, 2020, 6:18 pm
Bill Mosley wrote: March 20th, 2020, 4:16 pm Howdy from Texas!

Wow, a brand new book! All blank sections. Well, I'd like to do #1, the Intro, please.
Enjoy!

I did!

And here it is:

https://librivox.org/uploads/lynnet/charlemagne_01_bulfinch_128kb.mp3

25:27


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
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Post by Lynnet »

Bill Mosley wrote: March 22nd, 2020, 5:23 pm
Lynnet wrote: March 20th, 2020, 6:18 pm
Bill Mosley wrote: March 20th, 2020, 4:16 pm Howdy from Texas!

Wow, a brand new book! All blank sections. Well, I'd like to do #1, the Intro, please.
Enjoy!

I did!

And here it is:

https://librivox.org/uploads/lynnet/charlemagne_01_bulfinch_128kb.mp3

25:27


Did not know that Roland and Orlando are the same name.....
Thank you. I dint know that either, but doesn’t really challenge the imagine!
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Post by linny »

Lynne,
I can't DPL but I can PL section 1 if you would like.

EDIT: I hope you weren't already PLing. I went ahead and listened.
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Post by linny »

Section 1

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! :D
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linny wrote: March 23rd, 2020, 9:18 am Section 1

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! :D
Thank you. It was on my list, but I hadn't got to it yet :thumbs:

Marked it PL OK, but if you decide to change it, let me know, Bill 8-)
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Post by Bill Mosley »

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
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Post by Lynnet »

Bill Mosley wrote: March 23rd, 2020, 10:16 am I puzzled over it, decided*chapter* would be wrong. Went with *section*.
That's fine... I'm not a stickler for these things 8-)
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Post by Lynette »

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!
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Lynette wrote: March 28th, 2020, 1:04 am 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!
Thank you for claiming
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Post by cmiller27 »

Hi there, I'd be happy to do section 2
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cmiller27 wrote: April 7th, 2020, 10:10 pm Hi there, I'd be happy to do section 2
Thank you for claiming
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Post by v323838 »

Hello, i would be happy to proof listen to the Introduction if that hasnt been done yet.
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