Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“The Cloud Mountains of Florida”
by George E. Merrick
Nature and the movement of clouds at dusk ignite the author's imagination.
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Lyrics of Love and Laughter
The Dance
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Heel and toe, heel and toe,"
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Preface
by William Wells Brown
Preface to the work.
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
A Frolic
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Swing yo’ lady roun’ an’ roun’,"
Winesburg, Ohio
Paper Pills, concerning Doctor Reefy
by Sherwood Anderson
The story of Dr. Reefy and his brief, but happy marriage to a much younger woman.
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow
The Fisher Child's Lullaby
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"The wind is out in its rage to–night,"
Aesop's Fables
The Frog and the Ox
by Aesop
A frog in an attempt to prove he is bigger than an ox blows himself up until he bursts. Be careful about how great you need to be. It can lead to your demise.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 5”
by Mark Twain
Pap criticizes Huck's appearance and education. In an attempt to gain access to Huck's fortune Pap seeks custody of Huck.
Moby Dick
Chapter 59: Squid
by Herman Melville
A possible sighting of Moby Dick is only a false alarm.
Moby Dick
Chapter 129: The Cabin
by Herman Melville
Pip attempts to follow Ahab as he paces the deck of the ship.
Moby Dick
Chapter 111: The Pacific
by Herman Melville
Ishmael is calmed by the still water of the Pacific Ocean, but it has the opposite effect on Ahab.
Lyrics of the Hearthside
The Paradox
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
I am the mother of sorrows,
Humour and Dialect
Lullaby
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Bedtime ’s come fu’ little boys."
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids
by Grimm Brothers
A mother goat rescues her children from a hungry wolf.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The White Duck
by Andrew Lang
A wicked witch turns a queen into a duck and takes her place in the castle, but the white duck is finally able to free herself and save her children.
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow
The Farm Child's Lullaby
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Oh, the little bird is rocking in the cradle of the wind,"
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 2, Chapter 12: Destiny and Destination
by Hugh Lofting
Using the atlas as their guid, the doctor and Tommy pick their next destination, Spidermonkey Island.
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“Glories”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about noticing the beauty around you. Laura and baby Donald never noticed the beautiful glories growing in their backyard until Laura heard them speak to her. She and Donald played with them all afternoon. Laura learned the lesson well.
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
The Eden Isle
by George E. Merrick
The author marvels at the natural beauty of the Florida Landscape.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 10: The Rarest Animal of All
by Hugh Lofting
The monkeys, intent on giving the doctor a gift, set out to hunt down the extremely rare and unusual pusmi-pullyu. The good doctor is honored with a dinner and a monument of sorts.
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
A Plantation Portrait
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Hain’t you see my Mandy Lou,"
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Part the First
by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
An old mariner stops a group on their way to a wedding. The leader of the group listens to the mariner's story. The mariner's tale starts out with calm seas and a happy crew, but a sudden storm and strange weather change the mood. The mariner's actions upset the crew.
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Part the Third
by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
The crew is overtaken with thirst. The approach of another ship causes the mariner to become hopeful. But as the ship gets ever closer, his hope turns to dread.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
The Spirit of Poetry
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The natural world is the source of poetry.
Civil Rights and Conflict in the United States: Selected Speeches
Speech Cautioning Americans to Deal Justly with His People, January 12, 1854
by Chief Seattle
A widely publicized speech arguing in favor of ecological responsibility and respect of native Americans' land rights.