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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The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 22: The Smugglers
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes becomes a successful smuggler while on board his new vessel.
Treasure Island
Part Five: My Sea Adventure, Chapter 27: Pieces of Eight
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim rips free from the mast and swims to the island. He takes cover in the stockade and sees the pirates have taken over. He tries to run but is too late.
Beowulf
Chapter 38
by Francis Barton Gummere
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXI: “A Closely Guarded Camp”
by Kirk Munroe
The construction of the Indian canoes is explained. The Lieutenant is unhappy to learn the limitations of their agreement with the Indians.
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“Moonlight in Old St. Augustine”
by George E. Merrick
The moon cast an eery glow over the landscape of St. Augustine.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XIV: “Worth and Quorom are Missing”
by Kirk Munroe
Sumner and the schooner head towards the deserted island. Once ashore, Sumner tries to locate Worth and Quorum.
Treasure Island
Part Four: The Stockade, Chapter 17: Narrative Continued by the Doctor: The Jolly-Boat’s Last Trip
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The small boat carrying Tom, Trelawney, Smollett, Livesey, Abraham, and the provisions is quite heavy. When a mutineer sends a cannonball at them, the ship sinks and they are forced to wade ashore.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Origin of Rubies”
by FCIT
How rubies were discovered in the ocean.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Jelly Fish and the Monkey
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
The jelly fish, who originally had a shell and four legs, fails in a mission for the Dragon King of the Sea. As punishment his bones are removed, and he is beaten into a pulp. Thus the modern jelly fish was created.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
CHAPTER XXXVI. CALM PHILOSOPHIC DISCUSSIONS
by Jules Verne
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Language of Beasts”
by Andrew Lang
For saving the daughter of the snake king, a man receives the gift of understanding the language of the beasts and becomes wiser because of this.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XIV: "A Cry Across the Lagoon"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The boys find themselves in danger, but narrowly escape. However, the source of their concern is not far away when they finally find land once again.
Beowulf
Chapter 18
by Francis Barton Gummere
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 7: “In Nibelungen Land”
by James Baldwin
How Siegfried becomes lord of Nibelungen.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXVII: “A Prehistoric Everglade Mound”
by Kirk Munroe
They search for the source of the smoke. Quorum and the boats suddenly disappear, leaving the rest to wonder who is responsible.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 1: New Popsipetel
by Hugh Lofting
Now king of the Popsipetels, Doctor Dolittle works tirelessly to improve the lives of every member of the tribe. The doctor gets a new home.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 11
by Jack London
A discussion of life, nature, and existence with Captain Larsen ends in a rather strange act of violence towards Hump.
Beowulf
Chapter 28
by Francis Barton Gummere
Treasure Island
Part Six: Captain Silver Chapter 28: In the Enemy’s Camp
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Silver is amused by Jim and confides that his men are close to mutiny. He tells Jim to play the hostage to prevent his men from attacking and then tells him that Livesey has given him the map.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 11”
by Mark Twain
Huck learns that Pap is a suspect in his "murder" and that there is a bounty for Jim. Jackson Island is no longer safe for Huck and Jim.
Beowulf
Chapter 8
by Francis Barton Gummere
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 31
by Jack London
Hump continues to create a measure of comfort for himself and Maud.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XXXIV. THE GREAT GEYSER
by Jules Verne
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Island of the Fay
by Edgar Allan Poe
The author discovers and enchanted island of the Fays and witnessess the demise of a Fay.