Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“The Defeat of the Frost King's Hordes”
by George E. Merrick
The end of the Appalachian system in Northern Florida evokes the imagery of battle in the author's mind.
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The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
Chapter 16: “The Pond in the Green Forest”
by Thornton W. Burgess
After spending the night, Spotty the turtle decides to try and see what’s on the other side of the dam. He tries and fails several times, but finally succeeds. He sees a beautiful pond.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
It Is Not Always May
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
This poem descibes youth and beauty using nature as a metaphor.
Florida Trails
Chapter XVII: “Moonlight and March Mornings”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the moonlit nights leading up to March and thereafter.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXII: "The Everglade Camp"
by Laura Lee Hope
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 Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 7: The Birdling Flies Away
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
The church-choir sings as Carol gets some much needed rest.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 1
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator describes his early life at home with his mother.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Fifteenth Night: Jack Frost and the Man-in-the-Moon”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
Marmaduke has a dream while he is ill and meets Jack Frost, who takes him on a fun adventure in his toy sleigh.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 3: “Roundabout”
by L. Frank Baum
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.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 2: A Dean, and a Chapter Also
by Charles Dickens
Following the service, the Dean and Mr. Crisparkle discuss the current state of Mr. Jasper's health. Edwin Drood pays a visit to his uncle to discuss his impending nuptials with Rosa Bud.
Deductive Logic
Part 3: Chapter 25
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 3, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
In the streets of Verona, Tybalt and Mercutio's tempers get the best of them as Romeo attempts to keep the peace. A tragedy results in the exile of a member of the Montague family.
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"To Louise"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Oh, the poets may sing of their Lady Irenes,"
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
To the Eastern Shore
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"I ’s feelin’ kin’ o’ lonesome in my little room to–night,"
Vanity Fair
Chapter 4: The Green Silk Purse
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
Beowulf
Chapter 13
by Francis Barton Gummere
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“The Little New Year”
by Ellen Robena Field
Maurice is visited by the little New Year and his cart of gifts. He shows Maurice the wonders of giving to others and the happiness that it brings.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 16: “Captain Fyter”
by L. Frank Baum
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.
Deductive Logic
Part 3: Chapter 18
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
Moby Dick
Chapter 10: A Bosom Friend
by Herman Melville
Ishmael embraces Queequeg and his strange customs.
Civil Rights and Conflict in the United States: Selected Speeches
Excerpt from Frederick Douglass' Speech to the People of Rochester, New York on the Hypocrisy of Slavery, July 4, 1852
by Frederick Douglass
Excerpt from Frederick Douglass' speech outlining the hypocritical nature of slavery in the United States of America.
Philosophy and Fun of Algebra
Chapter 11: "Macbeth's Mistake"
by Mary Everest Boole
"The whole question of choosing one’s next working hypothesis has been fogged, owing to people’s neglect of a very simple principle..."
Florida Trails
Chapter XI: “Spring in the Savannas”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the different kinds of flora that grow in the spring.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 28: “How They Drank at the Forbidden Fountain”
by L. Frank Baum
Upon waking, Ozma, Dorothy and the others prepare for the battle. They stand just beyond the Forbidden Fountain. Each of the Nome King’s evil allies appear from the tunnel, see the fountain, and take a drink. At once, they forget everything. The Nome King drank the water and the same happened. Ozma told them all that they will only want to be kind from now on and instantly wished them back to their own homes.
The Story of Siegfried
The Foreword
by James Baldwin
The author explains the Icelandic and Germanic background of the tale of Siegfried, and how he added his own flavor to it.