The editor/author of the book discusses the impact of the original book, the impact it had on the institution of slavery, and the significant contributions of its author, Harriet Beecher Stowe.
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Extract from an Oration, at Rochester, July 5, 1852.
Having come across an injured squirrel, Tommy is directed to the office of John Dolittle by his friends. Matthew tells Tommy of the good doctors many voyages. Upon arriving at the doctor's house, the visitors encounter the loyal dog Jip, but find that the doctor is no where to be found.
"Oh, wind of the spring–time, oh, free wind of May,"
Longfellow’s poem describing someone troubled confessing to a clergyman
Du Bois introduces the struggles and strives of the Negro over the course of history.
The narrator travels through the flat-woods of Eastern Florida and meets up with strangers. He comments on his experiences on his journey.
Eppie continues to bring great joy to Silas. Godfrey continues his courtship of Nancy.
On Mrs. W–––––'s Voyage to England.
Lady Muriel meets Sylvie and Bruno.
"I stand above the city’s rush and din,"
"Good hunting!—aye, good hunting,"
The morning after arriving in Yokohama, a hungry Passepartout attempts to secure his next meal. Passepartout is reunited with his master and Aouda.
A child plays with furniture and imagination.
"Like the blush upon the rose"
Thy tones are silver melted into sound,
"My neighbor lives on the hill,"
Gringoire, broke and depressed, walks the streets of Paris, eventually ending up at the Place de Gréve.
Doctor Parcival tells George of his past in Dayton, Ohio and shares the secret of human life.
On the way to Boston, the narrator strikes up a conversation with another man regarding racial issues. Once in Boston, they continue to debate and discuss the social/racial problems of the day. The narrator comes upon several other interesting characters.
A wolf finds a clever way to get fish for supper.
SOON as the sun forsook the eastern main
Jo is deeply affected by Beth's passing, and begins to reminisce about her time in New York with Professor Bhaer.
Lancelot and Old Gobbo present a proposition to Bassanio. Bassianio and Graziano depart for Belmont.
After telling Mistress Crow how much he admires her, Master Fox is able to trick her into dropping her meal. Master Fox snaps it up and eats it. Mistress Crow learns a hard lesson about insincere compliments.