Re: Project Gutenberg

by "Frank Boumphrey" <bckman(at)ix.netcom.com>

Date:	Sun, 6 Feb 2000 16:25:34 -0500
To:	"Kathryn Swain" <kbswain(at)dialpoint.net>
Cc:	<hwg-gutenberg(at)hwg.org>, "Donna M Smillie" <dms(at)zetnet.co.uk>
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, I've already
> downloaded "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte

Great Kathryn!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Kathryn Swain <kbswain(at)dialpoint.net>
To: <frank(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2000 6:09 PM
Subject: Project Gutenberg


> Frank, I would love to be involved with the XML markup of the Project
> Gutenberg texts. I've had some experience with SGML from several years
> ago, and I've had considerably more experience with HTML, including
> finishing the HTML 4.0 class taught by HWG's Anne Navarro. I'm currently
> employed as a web developer; however, I have little opportunity to do
> any hand coding. In any case, I may need a little time and practice to
> get the project moving, but I'm sure that I can contribute. And, as one
> who is half a dissertation short of a Ph.D. in English, I would feel
> honored to help to preserve works of great literature for posterity
> while making it instantly accessible on-line today.
> 
> And the XML experience won't look half bad on the resume, either!
> 
> If you feel that I am a good bet, let me know. Meanwhile, I've already
> downloaded "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte. I'll read through your
> instructions and start preparing for the task at hand.
> 
> Thanks,
> Kathy Swain

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