[COMPLETE] History of Chemistry by Thomas Thomson - availle

AprilWalters · Post by **AprilWalters** » March 25th, 2015, 1:41 pm

I would like to claim Volume 1, Chapter 2 ("of the chemical knowledge possessed by the Ancients")- all parts. (sections #6-11 in magic window). Thank you!

Sienna · Post by **Sienna** » March 25th, 2015, 6:05 pm

AprilWalters wrote:I would like to claim Volume 1, Chapter 2 ("of the chemical knowledge possessed by the Ancients")- all parts. (sections #6-11 in magic window). Thank you!

Sections assigned.

Sienna · Post by **Sienna** » March 27th, 2015, 9:47 pm

Section 00:
http://uploads.librivox.org/availle/historyofchemistry_00_thomson_128kb.mp3

12:04

janbbeck · Post by **janbbeck** » March 28th, 2015, 3:13 am

Sienna wrote:Section 00:
http://uploads.librivox.org/availle/historyofchemistry_00_thomson_128kb.mp3

12:04

Perfect Reading! Thank you very much!

Sienna · Post by **Sienna** » March 28th, 2015, 1:37 pm

janbbeck wrote:
Perfect Reading! Thank you very much!

You should have access to the MW. If all is okay with the recording, please change the status to PL OK.

Thanks!

janbbeck · Post by **janbbeck** » March 28th, 2015, 2:25 pm

Sienna wrote:
janbbeck wrote:
Perfect Reading! Thank you very much!
You should have access to the MW. If all is okay with the recording, please change the status to PL OK.

Thanks!

I can't figure out how to do this. Can you walk me through it, please?

Sienna · Post by **Sienna** » March 28th, 2015, 5:10 pm

Here is a helpful guide:
http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/BC%27s:_How_to_update_the_Magic_Window

These sections are the ones you will need:
Accessing the System – First Time Login
Changing your Workflow Password after your first login – Editing "My Profile"
Login from the Forum (after first time login!)
Changing the status of a section

janbbeck · Post by **janbbeck** » March 28th, 2015, 5:35 pm

Sienna wrote:Here is a helpful guide:
http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php/BC%27s:_How_to_update_the_Magic_Window

These sections are the ones you will need:
Accessing the System – First Time Login
Changing your Workflow Password after your first login – Editing "My Profile"
Login from the Forum (after first time login!)
Changing the status of a section

Thank you!

Done.

AprilWalters · Post by **AprilWalters** » April 29th, 2015, 5:16 pm

I just want to let you know I have recorded my first 3 parts , but I need to edit them. Often I'm puzzling out a pronunciation of a latin word, sometimes it's an English word ("virulent") that trips me up, and I keep restarting while recording, so I know the editing will shrink them significantly.

So section 6 was 21 minutes, section 7 was 23 minutes, and section 8 is over 26 , BUT the final results for each will probably be more than a minute or two shorter...I don't remember how many times I restarted sentences . That may help with your time estimates. I also wanted to assure you that I am making progress!

AprilWalters · Post by **AprilWalters** » April 29th, 2015, 7:13 pm

Also, I am "reading" currency, so when numbers end with "L", that's "pounds", with "d" is pence. (I got this from looking up British Money) . All Latin & Greek are done with distant memories my middle school Latin and undergraduate ancient Greek - I try to just say things confidently, and I hope that carries me through.

Also, I'm only reading explanatory footnotes, not ones that are just giving citations.

Sienna · Post by **Sienna** » April 29th, 2015, 9:06 pm

Thanks AprilWalters!
That is the key, just say it with confidence and authority.

You do not have to read the footnotes at all but if you think it is important, that is fine, too.

Thanks again!

Post by **Availle** » May 2nd, 2015, 8:26 am

Could I read chapter 6 of volume 2? That would make sections 64-66.

Just as a comment, it's your project, but I find it a bit hard to choose what to read

You could change the titles in the MW to something more exciting... I mean... descriptive?

For example: Vol. II, Ch. 6: Of the Atomic Theory.

You can change it at any time before cataloging if you choose to.

AprilWalters · Post by **AprilWalters** » May 2nd, 2015, 10:45 am

I'm tempted to claim another chapter, the one on our "modern" knowledge (sections 67 & 68), to contrast with the ancients, but it will be delivered a little closer to 2 months in than 1, given my queue. (Also, how do you want the long tables handled, such as on pages 312-314? )

(My "ancients" sections are recorded, I just need to edit them before posting)

I agree with Availle, that while word-counts are great, it is an extra step for a topic many may not consider as exciting, to go to the text, check out chapter titles, and make a choice. But if people see chapter names right in the magic window, they may think "France -- I wonder what France was doing as far as chemical discoveries went" and thus sign on.

Sienna · Post by **Sienna** » May 2nd, 2015, 8:46 pm

Availle wrote:Could I read chapter 6 of volume 2? That would make sections 64-66.

Just as a comment, it's your project, but I find it a bit hard to choose what to read
You could change the titles in the MW to something more exciting... I mean... descriptive?

For example: Vol. II, Ch. 6: Of the Atomic Theory.

You can change it at any time before cataloging if you choose to.

Assigned!

Okay, I will add better titles!

Sienna · Post by **Sienna** » May 2nd, 2015, 8:50 pm

AprilWalters wrote:I'm tempted to claim another chapter, the one on our "modern" knowledge (sections 67 & 68), to contrast with the ancients, but it will be delivered a little closer to 2 months in than 1, given my queue. (Also, how do you want the long tables handled, such as on pages 312-314? )

(My "ancients" sections are recorded, I just need to edit them before posting)

I agree with Availle, that while word-counts are great, it is an extra step for a topic many may not consider as exciting, to go to the text, check out chapter titles, and make a choice. But if people see chapter names right in the magic window, they may think "France -- I wonder what France was doing as far as chemical discoveries went" and thus sign on.

Assigned! You have 2 months.

For the tables, no need to read the column, e.g. atomic weight. Since the preceding sentence already describes what the table is. Just read the element and then the number/info.

I will add better titles.

Thanks!