A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 8: “Ornithology on a Cotton Plantation”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator describes his unorthodox travels to an old cotton plantation estate.
Search results for 'Bath Song — Cocomelon Cocomelon'
Displaying 576–600 of 781
Selected American and British Poems
Humanitad
by Oscar Wilde
It is full winter now: the trees are bare,
Oliver Twist
Chapter 23: Which Contains the Substance of a Pleasant Conversation Between Mr. Bumble and a Lady; And Shows That Even a Beadle May Be Susceptible on Some Points.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Bumble pays a visit to Mrs. Corney at the workhouse.
Main Street
Chapter 24
by Sinclair Lewis
After a conversation with Bresnahan, Carol's opinion of Will becomes more critical. A visit from Will's friends causes tension in the Kennicott home, eventually resulting in a extreme request by Carol. Bea's departure leaves Carol doing all the housework. Will's proposal of building a new house only leaves Carol more frustrated than before.
Dracula
Chapter 4
by Bram Stoker
Jonathan attempts to escape the castle to no avail. His letters are intercepted by the Count. He discovers where the Count sleeps. Gypsies come to do work for the Count at the castle, but Jonathan is not able to communicate with the outside world. He waits for his doom.
Up from Slavery
Introduction
by Booker T. Washington
An introduction to the original text, written by Walter H. Page.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 14: “A Young Rajah”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary tells Martha about Colin who is worried that she may be fired for letting anyone near the ill son. Mary returns to Colin and they talk about positive thinking. When Master Craven and Mrs. Medlock enter the room, Colin tells them that he will see Mary any time he likes because she makes him feel well.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 7
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men hunt and forage for food during their travels through Lake Kissimmee. They flee from Indians.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 14: “Fairy-Sylvie”
by Lewis Carroll
Arthur and the narrator talk about Lady Muriel and their relationship.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 11
by W.H.G. Kingston
The group is finally reunited.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 13: Sentimental and Otherwise
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.
Florida Trails
Chapter IX: “In A Florida Freeze”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator talks of an old bean man who hangs around the sea wall and watches for tourists. He goes on to describe the toll the winter in Florida is taking on the old man (who blames the Northerners for bringing the cold weather).
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 5
by Stephen Crane
The enemy charges Henry's regiment. Henry feels confident in his performance as the enemy retreats.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 13: “What Tottles Meant”
by Lewis Carroll
Mein Herr begins to sing and Tottles replies (and he means every word).
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 17
by James Fenimore Cooper
The English leave the fort only to encounter a ruthless attack by the Indians. In the chaos that follows, Maqua takes another hostage.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 13: “‘I Am Colin’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary hears a noise during a storm. She meets Colin, Archibald’s ill son. Mary tells him of the garden and he wants to see it someday. Colin expresses his anger toward his deceased mother.
Beyond the City
Chapter X: “Women of the Future”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The two girls get more eccentric in their ways. Clara begins to wear knickers and Ida wears a short skirt. The two girls then throw a dinner party for Harold and Charles. That is the last straw for the Doctor and he realizes the error of his ways.
The Call of the Wild
Chapter 7: The Sounding of the Call
by Jack London
John Thornton settles his debts and he and Buck head east where they soon find a good fortune, but it does not last. Buck joins a new pack.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 5: “A Beggar’s Palace”
by Lewis Carroll
There is talk of ghosts.
The Brown Fairy Book
Rubezahl
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale about the gnome Rubezahl who tried to understand the trickery of man by capturing a princess and marrying her.
Flappers and Philosophers
Head and Shoulders
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Horace Tarbox is known as a prodigy. He sees a plan for his life, until he meets Marcia Meadow. The knock at his door changes all the plans he thought he had.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XXI: “An Old Acquaintance”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale seeks out Moodie, trying to discover the secrets of Priscilla's past.
Florida Trails
Chapter XVI: “One Road to Palm Beach”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the musk-melons that can be found to the west of the Indian River. He goes on to describe the day he was taken on a road that led to Palm Beach and his experiences there.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Eighth, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Her spirit broken, Esmeralda is taken to her cell, in the Tournelle. After some time has pased Claude Frollo visits the condemned prisoner, eventually professing his love for her.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 23
by Emily Brontë
After visiting Wuthering Heights, Nelly gets sick. When they return Cathy nurses both Nelly and Edgar during the days, and she spends her nights visiting Linton.