COMPLETE [FULL] Gallegher and other Stories, by Richard Harding Davis-mas

[msfry]

Gallegher and other Stories by Richard Harding Davis (1864 - 1916).

This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/gallegher-by-richard-harding-davis/

Set in 1890's USA, teen detective Gallegher is a copy boy for a local newspaper, but due to his superior sleuthing and feisty Huck Finn attitude, he ends up solving a serious crime. Walt Disney thought enough of the spunky Gallegher story to make a TV series of it back in 1965. Of course, Gallegher is only one of the 9 other interesting stories included, all period pieces, with interesting characters, all interestingly told. ( ~ Michele Fry)

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.
   
   NOTES TO READERS:
   1.) For continuity, I would like stories with multiple parts to be read by the same reader.
   2.) One character, Van Bibber, appears in multiple stories. Bibber rhymes with "fibber" (someone who tells lies).
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2. New to recording? Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
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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.
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4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://gutenberg.org/files/5956/5956-h/5956-h.htm
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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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   Level of prooflistening: standard
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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
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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)
   • "Section # of Gallegher and other Stories, by Richard Harding Davis. 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:
     (from the MW) "Name of Story, Part # (if applicable)"
   
   END of recording
   • At the end of the section, say:
     "End of Section #, Title
   • 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 Gallegher and other Stories, by Richard Harding Davis. "
   
   There should be ~5 seconds silence at the end of the recording.
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   Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
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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
   gallegher_##_davis_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. gallegher_01_davis_128kb.mp3)
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9. 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
     
     (If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin)
   • You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: maryannspiegel
   • 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.
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10. Any questions?
    Please post below

BC - Michele Fry (msfry)
MC - MaryAnn
DPL - Michele Fry (msfry)
Cover - Michele Fry (msfry)

[MaryAnnSpiegel]

Michele,
I can MC this for you. I'll get your MW set up.
MaryAnn

[msfry]

Ah, Thanks! I'll get the MW filled in today.

How did you set up a page with just your solos? I like that, and had no idea you had done so many, and tackling War and Peace, too! Ambitious lady!

[MaryAnnSpiegel]

Michele,

Here's my signature line:

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[url=http://librivox.org/search?reader=maryanns&status=all&project_type=solo&sort_order=catalog_date&search_form=advanced]My Librivox solos[/url]

W&P is only half done, but I do plan to eventually finish it.

MaryAnn

[msfry]

MaryAnn, The MW is filled in, and there are two extra sections at the end that need to be removed.

[MaryAnnSpiegel]

I've deleted the extra sections and moved to readers wanted.

I find the section titles to be very unclear. If I were to read section 3, what am I to say in the intro? If I follow the instructions in the first post, I get "Section 3 of Gallegher and other Stories by [author, disclaimer.] Recording by MaryAnn. Chapter 1.3, part 1 of 3, 1.3 Gallegher, A Newspaper Story."

IMO, to a listener, it would be much clearer to hear "Section 3 of Gallegher and other stories by [author, disclaimer.] Gallegher, A Newspaper Story, part 3 of 3". It would also be much easier for a new reader to figure out what they were to say in the intro if the section title was "Gallegher, A Newspaper Story, part 3". Since these are independent stories, the chapter numbers don't really help a listener follow along -- it's the section numbers and part references that tell a listener where they are.

MaryAnn

[KevinS]

In at least one story's text, there is a notice [but in brackets] regarding an illustration and the spelling out of the caption. Do you want that read at any point?

[msfry]

In at least one story's text, there is a notice [but in brackets] regarding an illustration and the spelling out of the caption. Do you want that read at any point?

Please ignore the captions.

[msfry]

I've deleted the extra sections and moved to readers wanted.

I find the section titles to be very unclear. If I were to read section 3, what am I to say in the intro? If I follow the instructions in the first post, I get "Section 3 of Gallegher and other Stories by [author, disclaimer.] Recording by MaryAnn. Chapter 1.3, part 1 of 3, 1.3 Gallegher, A Newspaper Story."

IMO, to a listener, it would be much clearer to hear "Section 3 of Gallegher and other stories by [author, disclaimer.] Gallegher, A Newspaper Story, part 3 of 3". It would also be much easier for a new reader to figure out what they were to say in the intro if the section title was "Gallegher, A Newspaper Story, part 3". Since these are independent stories, the chapter numbers don't really help a listener follow along -- it's the section numbers and part references that tell a listener where they are.

MaryAnn

Thanks. I agree. Making changes now.

[williamjones]

Please, may I have sections 5 and 6?

I'm loving the Disney Gallegher videos on YouTube.

[msfry]

Please, may I have sections 5 and 6?

I'm loving the Disney Gallegher videos on YouTube.

Thanks Bill. You're in for My Disreputable Friend, 5 and 6.
Be sure and use the new Intro and Outro, changed last night.

[williamjones]

Uploaded section 05 - My Disreputable Friend, Mr. Raegen, Part 1
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/gallegher_05_davis_128kb.mp3 22:01

[williamjones]

Uploaded Section 6 - My Disreputable Friend, Mr. Raegen, Part 2

https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/gallegher_06_davis_128kb.mp3 21:09

[williamjones]

May I have sections 9 and 10, please?
There Were Ninety and Nine, Parts 1 and 2

[RitaBoutros]

Greetings,
May I claim the first 4 sections?