A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
James Gregory
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A biography of James Gregory.
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The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 6: The Wounded Squirrel
by Hugh Lofting
The doctor treats the injured squirrel after a short musical demonstration in the Stubbins home.
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow
Circumstances Alter Cases
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Tim Murphy’s gon’ walkin’ wid Maggie O’Neill,"
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 14: "The Hole that Ran to China"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and the Toyman dig a hole to China with their magical friends.
Winesburg, Ohio
The Untold Lie, concerning Ray Pearson
by Sherwood Anderson
Hal Winter's situation causes a brief feeling of bitterness to overcome Ray Pearson.
Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
"A Chapter on Dreams"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
A discussion of dreams and how they can affect the dreamer.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XIII: "Lost in the Fog"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The fog conceals any chance of seeing the shore. As the boys work to fix the motor they worry they are drifting farther away from shore. Just as things seem to be looking up they find themselves facing a new danger.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XIX: "Lost"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls ponder their means of escape. They are finally able to return to shore, but still find no sign of Tom. They decide to leave food and notice before heading back up the river. Unfortunately the trip doesn’t progress as wished.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Twentieth Night: The Lions of the North Wind”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
Marmaduke becomes frightened in the night by the sound of the North Wind. The Toyman comforts him and tells him a story to calm his fears that will allow him to sleep. Marmaduke and the Toyman recognize a special friendship between them as he drifts off to sleep.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 22: “When the Sun Went Down”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Colin stands to talk to Ben, Dickon and Mary are surprised at this. Ben tells the children that Colin’s mother asked him to take care of the garden once a year if something was to happen to her. Colin claims the garden as his own and plants a rose in his name.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 21: The Long Night
by Laura Lee Hope
The troupe assesses the situation and prepares for much need rest. A distant cry startles Alice and Ruth.
Agnes Grey
Chapter IX: The Ball
by Anne Brontë
The Murray girls tell Agnes Grey of the happenings while she was with family. Rosalie shows herself to be rather vain.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXV: "Will Ford"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls find that the man on the raft is none other than Will Ford. The family is reunited, with many tales of their Florida adventures to tell.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter VI: "An Appeal for Help"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls devise a plan for dealing with the news from the telegram. Mr. Ford travels to Florida but returns emptyhanded. The girls continue plans for their own trip. Another letter arrives, confirming their suspicions regarding Will's troubles.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 6: By Wireless
by Laura Lee Hope
Contact is made with a second ship as the situation continues to decline.
Winesburg, Ohio
Death, concerning Doctor Reefy and Elizabeth Willard
by Sherwood Anderson
As her life comes to a close, Elizabeth Willard shares her life experiences with Doctor Reefy.
Stories from Around the World
“Hans, Who Made the Princess Laugh”
by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
How Hans and a special goose got the princess to laugh.
Winesburg, Ohio
Godliness, a Tale in Four Parts: Part 1, concerning Jesse Bentley
by Sherwood Anderson
The Civil War brings many changes to Jesse Bentley's life,
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 12: A Warning
by Laura Lee Hope
The actors meet some of the local residents. Alice and Ruth are discouraged from exploring.
Winesburg, Ohio
Respectability, concerning Wash Williams
by Sherwood Anderson
After encountering George on the street, Wash Williams feels compelled to tell his story to the young reporter.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 24: “‘Let Them Laugh’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The children agree to let Dickon’s mother (Mrs. Sowerby) in on the secret of the garden. They tell her of their large appetites and she sends them food. Mary and Colin find it difficult to maintain their charade.
Stories from Around the World
“Long, Broad, and Sharpsight”
by A. H. Wratislaw, M.A.
How three characters, Long, Broad, and Sharpsight, help a prince find his bride.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 8: “Squinty in the Woods”
by Richard Barnum
Bob, the boy, shows his sisters the tricks he has taught Squinty. Squinty escapes from his pen and wanders into the woods.
How Sammy Went to Coral-Land
Chapter 1
by Emily Paret Atwater
The author talks about Sammy, a salmon, Aunt Sheen, the oldest and largest fish, and several other varieties of fish in the water. Aunt Sheen warns Sammy not to swim alone, but to travel in a pack of other fish. Sammy disobeys her and swims off looking for adventure. He continues on away from the river and into the ocean.
Stories from Around the World
“The Badger’s Money”
by Traditional
A priest gets money from his friend the badger but cannot spend it, although he is very grateful.