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Curiosities of Olden Times
by Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924)
This book is a collection of 17 gems of random knowledge, such as what women are made of and the philosopher's stone, written in Baring-Gould's own style. (Summary by Carolin)
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Total running time: 8:35:38
In addition to the readers, this audio book was produced by:
Book Coordinator: Carolin Kaiser
Dedicated Proof-Listener: jborden5
Meta-Coordinator/Cataloging: Carolin & Availle
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- 01 - The Meaning of Mourning – 00:23:58
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Read by Kristingj - 02 - Curiosities of Cypher – 00:47:46
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Read by Kristingj - 03 - Strange Wills – 00:33:16
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Read by NoelBadrian - 04 - Queer Culprits – 00:30:27
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Read by Carolin Kaiser - 05 - Ghosts in Court – 00:25:39
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Read by jennycbnyn - 06 - Strange Pains and Penalties – 00:17:28
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Read by JacobH - 07 - What are Women Made of? – 00:27:46
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Read by Phil Chenevert - 08 - 'Flagellum Salutis' – 00:28:03
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Read by Tony Oliva - 09 - 'Hermippus Redivivus' – 00:30:53
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Read by Leni - 10 - The Baroness de Beausoleil – 00:22:31
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Read by Availle - 11 - Some Crazy Saints, part 1 – 00:28:57
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Read by Availle - 12 - Some Crazy Saints, part 2 – 00:38:02
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Read by Availle - 13 - The Jackass of Vanvres – 00:19:22
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Read by Carolin Kaiser - 14 - A Mysterious Vale – 00:34:58
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Read by Availle - 15 - King Robert of Sicily – 00:30:50
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Read by Peter John Keeble - 16 - Sortes Sacrae – 00:18:22
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Read by Erin McKelle - 17 - Chiapa Chocolate – 00:20:01
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Read by Availle - 18 - The Philosopher's Stone – 00:37:19
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Read by CaprishaPage
Cataloged on November 26, 2012













