The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 3, Chapter 6: The Bed-Maker of Monteverde
by Hugh Lofting
After stopping in the Capa Blanca Islands to procure provisions, Doctor Dolittle and his crew find an unusual place to rest.
After stopping in the Capa Blanca Islands to procure provisions, Doctor Dolittle and his crew find an unusual place to rest.
The Florida Landscape changes as sunrise moves to sunset.
A poem regarding a dying French baron who, at the end of his life, frees his slaves in order to redeem his soul.
The Author explains the incidents that lead to the writing of his autobiography.
Mr. Peck passes away.
Sailing off the Barbary Coast, the doctor and his crew encounter a hostile ship.
An introduction to the original text, written by Walter H. Page.
The sparse number of maple trees are perceived as exiles in contrast to the jungles of cypress that surround them.
Dinner is served.
Grendel is angered by the constant happiness of the Scyldings. The Scyldings are driven from the great hall.
The author celebrates the colorful history of pirates in Florida.
The end of the Appalachian system in Northern Florida evokes the imagery of battle in the author's mind.
This poem descibes youth and beauty using nature as a metaphor.
Harry gets the girls back to the grove, where they meet with search parties. They describe what has happened to Tom, and plans are made to rescue the men the next morning.
The narrator describes his early life at home with his mother.
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow embark on their journey to find Nimmie Amee. They discuss the route they will take and the dangers they may encounter. The Tin Man and the Scarecrow discuss the benefits of not being human. The Scarecrow recites poetry to entertain them along the way.
"Oh, the poets may sing of their Lady Irenes,"
"I ’s feelin’ kin’ o’ lonesome in my little room to–night,"
The Tin Soldier tells the Tin Man and his friends how he came to be made of Tin. His story surprises them. They continue on their journey to find Nimmie Amee.
Excerpt from Frederick Douglass' speech outlining the hypocritical nature of slavery in the United States of America.