Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 16: “Jim, the Cab-Horse”
by L. Frank Baum
Jim meets the Sawhorse and Dorothy talks to a deer head.
Jim meets the Sawhorse and Dorothy talks to a deer head.
Ishmael explains the use of ambergris, as well as the misconception of whales smelling foul.
Kay's grandmother tells the children about the Snow Queen. Kay's behavior is greatly affected by pieces of the troll-mirror. Kay encounters the Snow Queen.
An old woman who has nothing finds a snake in her water jar, and wishes for death. Instead, she discovers a necklace, which earns her wealth. The king buys the necklace, but finds it replaced with the son he so desires.The prince and princess are wed, but she wishes to know the secret of the prince. He warns her of the consequences, which come to pass when he reveals the secret. The princess must work to break the enchantment to get back her prince.
The May-Queen tells a story.
A princess is taught a valuable lesson about pride.
The author describes his wife's reaction to the story.
The Tin Man save the Mouse Queen and she, in turn saves the Lion.
After becoming acquainted with the rest of the Barker family, Black Beauty begins his duties as a cab.
The reunited crew of the Curlew slowly continue their voyage towards land.
George's visit with Riesling leaves him feeling depressed and despondent. An attractive widow, Tanis Judique, drops by George's office for some assistance.
Catherine, Eleanor and Henry try to speculate about how Frederick Tilney will handle his apparent engagement to Isabella. The General proposes that the group take a trip to visit Henry at his Woodston home.
Tildy finally receives the attention she has long desired.
Ishmael finishes up his description of the processing of whale oil.
The author describes the merriment at the Carnival. The sculptor spots 2 black masked figures.
The narrator arrives in Tallahassee in time to hear a political economist speak. The narrator then goes on to describe Tallahassee itself.
Now in the employment of a large cab company, Black Beauty is subjected to harsh treatment by his new master and drivers.
The boys enter the haunted house and overhear a devious plan.
Sir Dinidan is the first to awaken after Merlin’s tale and plays a joke to waken everyone. Sir Kay tells of how he captured the Yankee and they discuss how to kill him with his magic clothes. Merlin suggests that they strip him and throw him in the dungeon.
Information regarding the history and “facts” of the vampire.
Prince Dolor finds that the magical traveling cloak can fly and can grant his wishes. He receives a pair of golden spectacles to see things he’d never seen before.
A brief history of Hebrew algebra.
Mary wanders about the garden. Later, she asks Martha if she has any tools to aid in gardening. Martha tells her to write a letter to Dickon to bring some tools for her. As Martha leaves, Mary hears a faint sound of someone crying.