Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“Exiles”
by George E. Merrick
The sparse number of maple trees are perceived as exiles in contrast to the jungles of cypress that surround them.
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.
Ahab has the blacksmith create a harpoon for him, but eventually takes over.
Coverdale encounters a stranger bound for Blithedale, and begins to question his involvement with Zenobia.
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.
The boys arrive at the island and Fred tells his grandfather the whole story about the bond and the rude canal-men. They discuss what to do and come up with a solution.
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.
The boys take the motor-boat out for a race and the tomboy, Miss Susie, encourages him to go faster and she gets a lecture from Mr. Button about her unacceptable behavior. The run into the rude canal-man who claims the bond and wonder what to do.
Grant realizes he has the wrong bag as he gets onto the motor boat. He discovers the bag is heavier than his and tries to think of a plan to get his back or at least open the mystery one. Fred and John seem to know something more about the luggage.
The narrator goes on a early-morning bird expedition.
Excerpt from Frederick Douglass' speech outlining the hypocritical nature of slavery in the United States of America.
"The whole question of choosing one’s next working hypothesis has been fogged, owing to people’s neglect of a very simple principle..."
The narrator describes the different kinds of flora that grow in the spring.
Fred recovers from his seasickness and the Go Ahead Boys meet Sam, who worked in a factory that manufactured dummy parts. The continue on with their banter as they head toward their destination.