COMPLETE: The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Harriet Parr -jo

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miss stav
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The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax by Harriet Parr (1828 - 1900).

This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page here:

https://librivox.org/the-vicissitudes-of-bessie-fairfax-by-harriet-parr/

This is the coming of age story of Bessie Fairfax. A story about a girl who learns to see the world is it is and navigate in it. This is a vivid and charming story by Harriet Parr, who wrote under the pseudonym of Holme Lee. She was a best selling author in her days, admired even by Charles Dickens. Her descriptions of the English town, which was fast disappearing due to the industrial revolution, reminds one of novels by Elizabeth Gaskell and George Eliot. ( Stav Nisser.)
    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/17086
    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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      Keywords that describe the book: fiction, romance

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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 Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax . 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 Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax , by Harriet Parr. [Chapter]"

      END of recording
      • At the end of the section, say:
        "End of [Chapter]"
      • 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 Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax , by Harriet Parr. "

      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
      bessiefairfax_##_parr_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. bessiefairfax_01_parr_128kb.mp3)

      ID3 tags will be added automatically during cataloging.

      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: knotyouraveragejo
      • 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 or pm me
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
julianpratley
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Post by julianpratley »

Hi Stav, I’d like to read chapter 1
“It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.”
― Terry Pratchett, The Last Continent
miss stav
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Post by miss stav »

Sure. All yours. Please wait until there is an mc before trying to upload.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
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Post by JorWat »

If you need a DPL, I'm happy to volunteer.
Jordan

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miss stav
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Post by miss stav »

Thanks, Jordan. That would be really lovely.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
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Post by Kalamareader »

Stav,

"Dicons" or "Dickens"?
Wayne
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miss stav
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Post by miss stav »

What ever you wish. I am blind and use a screen reader so I don't know. Will fix soon.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
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Post by knotyouraveragejo »

Hi Stav. I'll set this up for you.

EDA: The MW is ready for you to fill in the titles. I've shortened the filenames and and cleaned up the screen reader typos in the summary for you.
Jo
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Post by miss stav »

Saw this just now. How stupid of me... Will fill in this evening. So sorry.
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Post by Lmnei »

Hi Miss Stav!

Remember me!

I will take the following Chapters please -
2 - THE LAWYER'S LETTER
7 - HER FATE IS SEALED
9 - FAREWELL TO THE FOREST
13 - BESSIE LEARNS A FAMILY SECRET
15 - A LITTLE CHAPTER BY THE WAY
24 - A QUIET POLICY
32 - A HARD STRUGGLE
36 - DIPLOMATIC
42 - HOW FRIENDS MAY FALL OUT

Many thanks Miss Stav -

Lynda
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Post by miss stav »

Wow, Linda. So glad to work with you again. The chapters you requested are all yours. Have fun.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
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Post by miss stav »

Window updated now.
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Post by Jdb4388 »

Hello there! I would love read chapter 3.
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Post by miss stav »

Hello,
welcome to Librivox. I hope you will enjoy here. Chapter 3 is all yours. However before you proceed please do two things:
1. Please submit a one- minute sampal recording, to make sure that your technical settings are all correct.
2. Please let us know under which name you would like to be credited in the catalogue. It can be your real name, your forum name, or something else that you choose. Please let us know if there is a url which you would like us to link to your name.
Stav.
Love gothic novels? Try Children Of The Abbey. Like surprising mysteries? Try The Amathist Cross. Looking for an easy read? Try Harriet's Choice.
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Post by julianpratley »

“It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.”
― Terry Pratchett, The Last Continent
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