12.24.2012

Episode 206: The Unforeseen, chapter 7


In which Nan and Perry have a heart-to-heart and Virgilia makes a proposition.
Episode 206, The Unforeseen, chapter 7
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain. 
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.) 

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  • For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)
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12.11.2012

Episode 205: The Unforeseen, ch. 6


In which we dally in the woods, attend a party, and Virgilia makes a decision.
Episode 205, The Unforeseen, chapter 6
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain. 
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.) 

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  • Story rating: PG for eerieness
  • For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)
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12.03.2012

Episode 204: The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry

A classic we may have forgotten to listen to lately.
Episode 204, The Gift of the Magi
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain. 

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11.23.2012

Forgotten Tale 7: The Sea Hag

 
In which a young girl goes in search of fire from a horrible witch!
(download or listen via this link)


References:
This book is under copyright and being shared under the Fair Use Act. If you like it, try out any of his books from the link above!

Read about my English adventures at Zombie Parent's Guide

10.26.2012

Episode 203: The Unforeseen, chapters 4-5


In which Nan and Perry go mountain climbing and we meet Timeen.
Episode 203, The Unforeseen, chapters 4-5
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain. 
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.) 

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  • Story rating: PG for eerieness
  • For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)
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10.25.2012

Forgotten Tales 6: The Nightingale and the Rose

 
Oscar Wilde's take on the noble nightingale.
(download or listen via this link)


References:
This work is in the public domain.

Read about my English adventures at Zombie Parent's Guide

10.17.2012

Episode 202: The Unforeseen, chapters 3-4


In which Virgilia's "talent" comes in handy ... or does it?
Episode 202, The Unforeseen, chapters 3-4
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain. 
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.) 

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  • For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)
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10.06.2012

Lagniappe 57: The Statement of Randolph Carter by H.P. Lovecraft

"Everything that I can remember, I have told with perfect candor. ... if anything remains vague, it is only because of the dark cloud which has come over my mind—that cloud and the nebulous nature of the horrors which brought it upon me."

The Statement of Randolph Carter
(listen or download from link above)

Read for us by Will Duquette from The View From the Foothills

This story is in the public domain.
According to Webster
la·gniappe \ˈlan-ËŒyap, lan-ˈ\
Function:
noun
Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
Date: 1844
: a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase;
broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

9.26.2012

Forgotten Tales 5: The Nightingale

Hans Christian Andersen: The Complete Fairy Tales and Stories (Anchor Folktale Library) 
In which a Chinese emperor learns the value of one of his humblest subjects.
(download or listen via this link)


References:
Read more of Hans Christian Andersen's works here.

Read about my English adventures at Zombie Parent's Guide

9.24.2012

Lagniappe 56: Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest

"I'm not absolutely certain of my facts, but I rather fancy it's Shakespeare--or, if not, it's some equally brainy lad--who says that it's always just when a chappie is feeling particularly top-hole, and more than usually braced with things in general that Fate sneaks up behind him with a bit of lead piping. There's no doubt the man's right. It's absolutely that way with me. Take, for instance, the fairly rummy matter of Lady Malvern and her son Wilmot...."

Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest
(listen or download from link above)

Read for us by Will Duquette from The View From the Foothills

This story is in the public domain.
According to Webster
la·gniappe \ˈlan-ËŒyap, lan-ˈ\
Function:
noun
Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
Date: 1844
: a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase;
broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

9.20.2012

Episode 201: The Unforeseen, chapter 2


In which Virgilia "sees" more and we meet Nan. 
Episode 201, The Unforeseen, chapter 2
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain. 
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.) 

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  • Story rating: PG for eerieness
  • For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)
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9.13.2012

Lagniappe 55: Ora et Labora et Zombies

An epistolary novel about the siege of a 
contemporary Benedictine monastery during a uniquely literal zombie apocalypse

Ora et Labora et Zombies: letters 1-3
(listen or download from link above)

This sample is read with permission by the author, Ryan Trusell.
To get the entire novel, subscribe at Ora et Labora et Zombies.
According to Webster
la·gniappe \ˈlan-ËŒyap, lan-ˈ\
Function:
noun
Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
Date: 1844
: a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase;
broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

9.11.2012

Lagniappe 54: Leave It to Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse

"...It isn't only that Jeeves's judgment about clothes is infallible,
though, of course, that's really the main thing. The man knows
everything." And it's a good thing for Bertie that he does.

Leave It to Jeeves
(listen or download from link above)

Read for us by Will Duquette from The View From the Foothills

This story is in the public domain.
According to Webster
la·gniappe \ˈlan-ËŒyap, lan-ˈ\
Function:
noun
Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
Date: 1844
: a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase;
broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

9.08.2012

Episode 200: The Unforeseen, chapter 1


In which we meet Virgilia and hear her perplexing problem.
Episode 200, The Unforeseen, chapter 1
(download or listen via this link)

This book is in the public domain. 
(Note: I have researched the copyright to the best of my ability as well as written to the original publishers more than once and received no reply. My conclusion, therefore, is that this book is in the public domain. If anyone has conclusive information to the contrary, please contact me.) 

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  • Story rating: PG for eerieness
  • For another book by this author: The Uninvited (read previously on Forgotten Classics)
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8.28.2012

Episode 199: Holocaust House by Norbert Davis, part 3


In which Doan solves all the puzzles.
Episode 199, Holocaust House, part 3
(download or listen via this link)
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8.16.2012

Episode 197: Holocaust House by Norbert Davis, part 1


In which we meet the unique team of Doan and Carstairs.
Episode 197, Holocaust House, part 1
(download or listen via this link)
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8.08.2012

Episode 196: The Beckoning Fair One, Part 3

In which Oleron investigates the unnatural happenings.
Episode 196, Beckoning Fair One, part 3
(download or listen via this link)
Book Information
  • Story rating: G, although creepy
  • This story is in the public domain and you may get it free at Project Gutenberg.
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The History of English

8.01.2012

Episode 195: The Beckoning Fair One, part 2

In which Elsie is threatened and Oleron has an encounter.
Episode 195, Beckoning Fair One, part 2
(download or listen via this link)
Book Information
  • Story rating: G, although creepy
  • This story is in the public domain and you may get it free at Project Gutenberg.
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Simon Mayo's Confessions

7.25.2012

7.18.2012

Episode 193: Louis L'Amour Sampler


In which we saddle up and trot out a couple of Louis L'Amour's western stories.


Episode 193, Louis L'Amour Sampler
(download or listen via this link)
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My Welcome Table

      7.17.2012

      Lagniappe 53: Journey to the West

      The legend of the Monkey King

      Journey to the West, chapter 1
      (listen or download from link above)

      More about the book may be read here.
      According to Webster
      la·gniappe \ˈlan-ËŒyap, lan-ˈ\
      Function:
      noun
      Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
      Date: 1844
      : a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase;
      broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

      7.10.2012

      Episode 192: In Search of London


      In which we see there is more to London than meets the eye.


      Episode 192, In Search of London
      (download or listen via this link)
      Book Information
      • Story rating: G
      • This book is under copyright and being shared under the Fair Use Act. If you like it, I urge you to read the whole book, In Search of London by H.V. Morton

          7.05.2012

          Lagniappe 52: Fahrenheit 451

          It was a pleasure to burn.

          Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
          (listen or download from link above)

          According to Webster
          la·gniappe \ˈlan-ËŒyap, lan-ˈ\
          Function:
          noun
          Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
          Date: 1844
          : a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase;
          broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

          6.28.2012

          Episode 191: Bridge of Birds, ch. 29-30

          A spectacular finale.
          Episode 191, chapters 29-30
          (download or listen via this link)

          Book Information
          • Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
          • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
          • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
          • More information about Barry Hughart
          • Subterranean Press
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          • Cabin on Kettle Creek
          • Arundel
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          6.21.2012

          Episode 190: Bridge of Birds - Chapters 27-28

          In which we get to the bottom of something silver, something gold ... literally.
          Episode 190, chapters 27-28
          (download or listen via this link)

          Book Information
          • Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
          • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
          • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
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          • Popo's Miracle
          • Cabin on Kettle Creek
          • Arundel
          • The Unforeseen

          6.15.2012

          Episode 189: Bridge of Birds, ch. 25-26

          In which there is a daring escape and the Emperor of Heaven is detected.
          Episode 189, chapters 25-26
          (download or listen via this link)

          Book Information
          • Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
          • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
          • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
          • More information about Barry Hughart
          • Subterranean Press
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          Vote on the next book:
          • Popo's Miracle
          • Cabin on Kettle Creek
          • Arundel
          • The Unforeseen

          6.07.2012

          Episode 188: Bridge of Birds, chapters 23-24

          In which we discover there really is no better way to pass the time before being tortured to death than to listen to a fairy story.
          Episode 188, chapters 23-24
          (download or listen via this link)

          Book Information
          • Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
          • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
          • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
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          • Subterranean Press
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          Supernatural Horror in Literature

          5.22.2012

          Episode 187: Genesis, chapters 49-50


          In which we come to the end of the beginning.

          Episode 187, chapters 49-50
          (download or listen via this link)
          Book Information
          • This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
          • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
          • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
          • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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            5.10.2012

            Lagniappe 51: The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe

            The bells! -- The bells, bells, bells, bells, bells, bells, bells -- the rhyming and the chiming of the bells!

            The Bells by Edgar Allan Poe
            (listen or download from link above)
            Inspired by the book and introduction found at SFFaudio.

            According to Webster
            la·gniappe \ˈlan-ËŒyap, lan-ˈ\
            Function:
            noun
            Etymology: American French, from American Spanish la ñapa the lagniappe, from la + ñapa, yapa, from Quechua yapa something added
            Date: 1844
            : a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase;
            broadly : something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure

            5.09.2012

            Episode 186: Bridge of Birds, chapters 20-22

            In which we visit the Cavern of Bells, meet a third handmaid, and hear from a Mouse.
            Episode 186, chapters 20-22
            (download or listen via this link)

            Book Information
            • Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
            • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
            • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
            • More information about Barry Hughart
            • Subterranean Press
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            A Podcast to the Curious
            Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M. R. James (LibriVox)

            Other Links

            4.23.2012

            Episode 185: Genesis, chapters 47-48


            In which Jacob speaks graciously to Pharaoh and gives an unexpected blessing.

            Episode 185, chapters 47-48
            (download or listen via this link)
            Book Information
            • This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
            • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
            • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
            • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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              4.03.2012

              Episode 184: Bridge of Birds, chapters 18-19

              In which we discover an oasis, an invisible hand, and a bamboo dragonfly.
              Episode 184, chapters 18-19
              (download or listen via this link)

              Book Information
              • Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
              • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
              • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
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              3.27.2012

              Eternal Rest Grant Him, O Lord ... For Gregg Margarite

              I had the privilege of "meeting" Gregg on SFFaudio and he seemed larger than life somehow, so it was with great shock that I heard via SFFaudio that he died of a sudden heart attack.

              This is such a shock and I am really sad because I’m going to miss Gregg so much. He was pervasive in my life, whether via his many LibriVox readings, hearing his conversations on the SFFaudio podcast, or our sparring on the occasional SFFaudio podcasts we were on (as is only natural for an outspoken Catholic and an outspoken existentialist). I am doubly sad because I always cherished the hope that I would get to New York City and be able to have cocktails with him.

              Maureen commented at SFFaudio that she suspected Philip K. Dick is now showing Gregg around the afterlife and that made me laugh. It made me hope that that stubborn existentialist took the chance offered at the last second to grasp Christ's hand and get to meet all those fine authors who have gone before him and whose work he read so well for LibriVox. And I am praying that when I get to Purgatory, they'll either tell me he's gone on ahead ... or he'll wave a hand at the chair next to his.

              Gregg, we will all miss you very much.
              Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
              And may Gregg see your face, Lord. This I pray.

              Cross-posted from Happy Catholic.

              3.16.2012

              Episode 183: Genesis, chapters 45-46


              In which there is a family reunion.

              Episode 183, chapters 45-46
              (download or listen via this link)
              NOTE: The mp3 files says 46-47 ... that is my error. The file actually contains chapters 45-46. Sorry!
              Book Information
              • This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
              • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
              • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
              • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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                3.07.2012

                Episode 182: Bridge of Birds, chapters 16-17

                In which Legs of Great Power can only carry us so far and
                we meet an old acquaintance who tells of a blessing in disguise.
                Episode 182, chapters 16-17
                (download or listen via this link)

                Book Information
                • Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
                • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
                • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
                • More information about Barry Hughart
                • Subterranean Press
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                2.21.2012

                Episode 181: Genesis, chapters 43-44


                In which Joseph turns up the pressure and Judah steps up to the challenge.

                Episode 181, chapters 43-44
                (download or listen via this link)
                Book Information
                • This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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                  2.09.2012

                  Episode 180: Bridge of Birds, chapters 14-15

                  In which Number Ten Ox and Master Li encounter a tiger, a dragon, and a ghost.
                  Episode 180, chapters 14-15
                  (download or listen via this link)

                  Book Information
                  • Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
                  • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
                  • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
                  • More information about Barry Hughart
                  • Subterranean Press
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                  1.24.2012

                  Episode 179: Genesis, chapter 42


                  In which Joseph's brothers ask for food from Pharaoh's mysterious administrator.

                  Episode 179, chapters 42
                  (download or listen via this link)
                  Book Information
                  • This book is under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted the non-exclusive right to read Robert Alter's translation of Genesis and his commentary. This book is published by WW Norton. Please contact Mr. Alter or his agent for any permissions. Many thanks to Robert Alter and Georges Borchardt for their graciousness in allowing us to read this book.
                  • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Genesis. It comes to life even more when you are able to see and ponder the words.
                  • Story rating: R for adult situations and commentary.
                  • I will do my best to properly pronounce any Hebrew words but cannot promise accuracy. Biblical words may be pronounced using this guide.
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                    1.05.2012

                    Episode 178: Bridge of Birds, chapters 12-13

                    In which we learn about the Duke of Ch'in,
                    after which Master Li and Number Ten Ox try to get rich quick.
                    Episode 178, chapters 12-13
                    (download or listen via this link)

                    Book Information
                    • Story rating: PG-13 for occasional adult situations.
                    • This book is in under copyright. Forgotten Classics has been granted permission by author Barry Hughart to read Bridge of Birds. Please contact Mr. Hughart or his agent for any permissions.
                    • If you are enjoying this reading, please buy Bridge of Birds and the other two books in the trilogy that comprise The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox. It is available on Kindle too!
                    • More information about Barry Hughart
                    • Subterranean Press
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