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Old 06-08-2012, 02:41 PM   #16
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I can see why HarryT is not satisfied unless performing a one-to-one comparison with a hardback/paperback.
I agree. Although a Word spell check might be useful, it is no substitute for proper proofing. Not all errors show up as simple spelling mistakes. And if Word does spot a mistake, you really need to compare it with the original to know how to correct it.

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I agree. Although a Word spell check might be useful, it is no substitute for proper proofing. Not all errors show up as simple spelling mistakes. And if Word does spot a mistake, you really need to compare it with the original to know how to correct it.

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Where it falls down specifically is when text is simply missing from the ebook; this is extremely common. Eg, when I created my edition of Dickens' "The Old Curiosity Shop" from the PG source I found two places where a complete double page of text had been omitted, as well as several missing paragraphs and innumerable missing words.
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I have decided that "Proofread by HarryT" is a mark of quality for any public domain work available.

I think I will download that copy in preference to any other copy available - free or not.
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