The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 8: “The Menace of the Forest”
by L. Frank Baum
The friends encounter a hungry jaguar that threatens to eat Woot. Woot uses the magic apron to escape.
The friends encounter a hungry jaguar that threatens to eat Woot. Woot uses the magic apron to escape.
An old woman who has nothing finds a snake in her water jar, and wishes for death. Instead, she discovers a necklace, which earns her wealth. The king buys the necklace, but finds it replaced with the son he so desires.The prince and princess are wed, but she wishes to know the secret of the prince. He warns her of the consequences, which come to pass when he reveals the secret. The princess must work to break the enchantment to get back her prince.
The narrator makes plans to get himself and his wife to safety, and continues to gather information from military passers-by.
Anne's defense of her honor ends in injury. The new teacher arrives.
Ishmael observes one of Queequeg's religious ceremonies.
Eugenie and her friend Louise escape from Paris.
Aronnax feels compelled to hunt the monster. Aronnax meets Captain Farragut.
George appointment as an official delegate comes with newfound sense respect.
This chapter focuses on the events at Fort Caroline. The men are getting sicker, there is a mistaken “attack” on an Indian camp, and the soldiers mutiny.
A childless couple love their dog very dearly, and the dog finds gold coins buried under their tree. The old man is grateful and loves his dog even more. The man has a very jealous and hateful neighbor, who tries to copy his neighbor’s luck by borrowing the dog and making him dig. The hateful man finds only garbage, and kills the dog in rage. The good man asks for the tree in remembrance of his dog, and the tree’s wood is made into a mortar that produces unending food. The jealous neighbor asks to borrow it and destroys it when it won’t also give him food. More events continue until the good man is eventually given riches by a lord for his kindness to him, and when the hateful man tries to copy the kindness, he is arrested as an imposter and jailed forever, thus finally being punished for his crimes.
The three children watch the Toyman make a boat for them to play with. As they play they also hear the commentary of the various animals in the barnyard.
The "Pirates" borrow a raft, intending to camp at a nearby island. The boys are alarmed at the news of a drowning.
The monster continues to observe the inhabitants and realizes their sadness is linked to their poverty. The monster tries to help them with their plight, begins to learn their language, and admires their graceful forms realizing his own deformities.
Laurence invites the girls to go camping.
Beth's room is prepared to make her final days as comfortable as possible. Jo's poem has a profound effect on Beth.
Lockwood makes a trip to Wuthering Heights, bringing a note to Cathy, from Nelly. Heathcliff is having a hard time dealing with Hareton's increasing favor for Cathy, and Hareton's resemblance to his Aunt Catherine.
Jack talks with the captain and the crew. He meets Buddhist priests.
Mr. Icky, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story describing a strange conversation between Mr. Icky, an older man dressed in a costume, and a young boy named Peter.
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
The author at his master’s command, informs him of the state of England. The causes of war among the princes of Europe. The author begins to explain the English constitution.
The Tin Man finds his head in a cupboard and argues with it. Ku-Klip returns and tells them about Chopfyt. The friends continue on their journey.
The vast nature of the sea is discussed. Aronnax learns some unsettling information about Captain Nemo. Aronnax attempts to persuade Ned Land. The men have a debate about fish.
After a run-in with a group of beggars, Gringoire is take before the "King".
Molly is laid to rest. Silas' decision is cause for further sympathy from the villagers. Dolly Winthrop lends a hand.
Marian writes two letters, and passes them on to Fanny to be delivered. The Count and Countess behave strangely.