Japanese Fairy Tales
The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
How disobedience ruined the life of Urashima Taro.
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Sophistication, concerning Helen White
by Sherwood Anderson
George Willard experiences "a moment of sophistication" and sets out to find Helen White.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 20: “Quox Quietly Quits”
by L. Frank Baum
Quox says goodbye and leaves for the tube. Ruggedo, wandering aimlessly, remembers about the Metal Forest and the riches it holds. Overhearing his plan, Plychrome flies back to the adventurers and tells them the way to the Metal Forest. They continue to make their way to the Forest.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 32
by James Fenimore Cooper
Hawkeye, Uncas, and the Delaware warriors battle the Hurons. Cora is located, but all does not go as planned. Magua attempts to escape once more.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"The Schooner ‘Nancy Bell’"
by Kirk Munroe
The Elmers board a train for the first time and then board a schooner called the Nancy Bell. They offer Jan Jensen a job.
Japanese Fairy Tales
Momotaro, or the Story of the Son of a Peach
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
An old woman finds a large peach in a river, and when she and her husband cut it open to eat it, they find a child inside. They are overjoyed to now have a son to ease their lonely days. When the boy is fifteen, he goes off to rid the land of devils who live on an island, and takes a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant with him. He is victorious over the devils and returns home to live happily with his parents.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 11
by W.H.G. Kingston
The group is finally reunited.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 17: An Underwater Forest
by Jules Verne
The men reach the forest, where they encounter the various wildlife of the area.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 14: “The Long-Eared Hearer Learns by Listening”
by L. Frank Baum
Ruggedo and the Royal Chamberlain look through the magic spyglass and see the adventurers and the dragon coming up the tube. The Nome King and his Chamberlain set out for the tube to attack when the adventurers when the emerge from the tube.
Tales of the Jazz Age
Jemina, the Mountain Girl
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Jemina, the Mountain Girl, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story describing the relationship between Jemina Tantrum, an uneducated girl from the mountains, and an unknown man from the settlements.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 11
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward makes a plea for the women’s release. Magua’s true intentions become more apparent. Hawkeye arrives just in time.
The Open Boat: A Tale Intended to be After the Fact. Being the Experience of Four Men Sunk from the Steamer Commodore
Chapter 2
by Stephen Crane
While the men continue to keep the dingy afloat, the captain reassures them. Seagulls pester the men, the captain in particlar, by swooping down trying to peck at them.
Florida: Essays and Poems
Billy Bowlegs and the Seminole War
by John Clayton Gifford
A short biographical sketch of the Seminole chief known as Billy Bowlegs.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter II
by Ann Radcliffe
Osbert vows to avenge his father’s death, while Alleyn feels an attraction to Mary. They set out into battle, but face capture.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 5, Chapter 1: A Great Moment
by Hugh Lofting
Having discovering the trapped Long Arrow, the group works to rescue the naturalist. Jip once again proves himself to be a hero. Doctor Dolittle's action bring great affection from the rest of the tribe.
Peter Pan
Chapter 12: The Children are Carried Off
by J.M. Barrie
The pirates undertake a surprise attack on the Lost Boys' hideout.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 17: “A Royal Banquet”
by Mark Twain
Morgan Le Fay begs the Yankee to give them an exhibition of his powers. After prayer, a large dinner reception is held. An old woman interrupts the banquet to curse Le Fay for killing her grandson. Le Fay takes the Yankee to the dungeon to see a man being tortured on a rack. The Yankee asks to speak to the prisoner.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXI: “Sumner’s Self-Sacrifice”
by Kirk Munroe
Sumner struggles to save himself. Rust reveals the circumstances of his stranding and broken arm.
Explorers
Sir Walter Raleigh
by Wilbur F. Gordy
Sir Walter Raleigh grew up in England during a time of Spanish domination of the seas and the New World. Being patriotic, and having gained the notice of the queen and her dazzling court, he set out to make a new more powerful and glorious England. He was responsible for colonies set up in the New World which eventually met with disasters. He was not able to discover what happened to them in spite of much wealth devoted to the search.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 3: “How Ozma Granted Dorothy’s Request”
by L. Frank Baum
The author describes the land of Oz to us including the Ozites, the Hammer-Heads, Fighting Trees, and the Kalidahs. Dorothy asks Ozma if Aunt Em and Uncle Henry could live in the Emerald City. She says yes, but to surprise the old couple, for they might be skeptical.
Flatland
Part 1, Section 10: Of the Suppression of the Chromatic Sedition
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author discusses anarchy and a battle between the shapes.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 7: “How Aunt Em Conquered the Lion”
by L. Frank Baum
Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are shown to their room. They dress in fancy attire and, guided by Dorothy, explore the Emerald City. They meet Billina, the yellow hen. Em and Henry explore the city on thieir own and meet the Cowardly Lion.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XIV: "A Night of Terror"
by Kirk Munroe
The weather changes Ribault’s plans. Menendez takes advantage of a land route. Rene saves others, but isn't safe himself.
Peter Pan
Chapter 5: The Island Come True
by J.M. Barrie
Having arrived in Neverland, Wendy and her brothers are introduced to the lost boys. Captain Hook, sensing his nemesis has returned, continues to plot his revenge. Tinkerbell's jealousy of Wendy continues to grow.
Dracula
Chapter 10
by Bram Stoker
Lucy is drained of blood. Arthur and Dr. Seward give Lucy a blood transfusion. Prof. Van Helsing puts garlic flowers in Lucy’s room. Dr. Seward and Prof. Van Helsing keep watch.