Flatland
Part 2, Section 21: How I Tried to Teach the Theory of Three Dimensions to My Grandson, and with What Success
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author describes how he attempted to teach three dimensions to his grandson.
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Lyrics of Lowly Life
"Riding to Town"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"When labor is light and the morning is fair,"
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 5
by Victor Hugo
After regaining consciousness, Gringoire continues to seek lodging for the night.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 7: A Defender of the Faith
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
The reporter, Miss Arabella Coe, changes a Christmas for the family of the house Number Ten "D" Street.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 12: “Baby Pinky and the Doctor”
by Howard R. Garis
Baby Pinky is sick and wakes up the whole household with his crying. They take her to the hospital to make her well again.
Humour and Dialect
Lover's Lane
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Summah night an’ sighin’ breeze,"
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Gringoire decides he will follow La Esmeralda. Quasimodo makes a sudden and unexpected appearance.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 4: Birds of a Feather Flock Together
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
The many members of the Bird family return home to visit during the holidays.
Tales of the Jazz Age
May Day Chapter IX
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XII
by Jane Austen
The next morning, Catherine goes to the place where the Tilneys are staying, planning to explain everything. The servant tells her that Eleanor is not at home, but as Catherine walks away she sees Eleanor exit with her father. Mortified, Catherine fears she has greatly offended the Tilneys. Catherine’s two social spheres beging to conflict with each other.
A Child's Garden of Verses: Selected Poems
The Little Land
by Robert Louis Stevenson
A child uses his imagination to travel and play.
Stories from Around the World
“The Story of Tom Tit Tot”
by Traditional
A daughter is given in marriage to the king who demands she spin five skeins a day for one month out of the year. She is helped in her task by an creature who demands she guess his name or become his.
The Pink Fairy Book
Snowflake
by Andrew Lang
A man and woman wish for a child. One winter they decide to create a snow child, and are shocked to see their creation miraculously come to life. They treat the child, Snowflake, as their own and shower her with love and affection. Unfortunately the arrival of spring brings changes that cause unhappiness.
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,"
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
By Rugged Ways
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"By rugged ways and thro’ the night"
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Seventeenth Night: The Circus Comes to Town”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
In this story the circus comes to town and the three children enjoy the spectacle.
Tales of the Jazz Age
May Day Chapter X
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"Two Songs"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"A bee that was searching for sweets one day"
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
When Dey 'Listed Colored Soldiers
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Dey was talkin’ in de cabin, dey was talkin’ in de hall;"
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXV
by Jane Austen
Elinor wishes no connection with Mrs. Ferrars after seeing her rudeness, and is somewhat glad that because she cannot marry Edward, she will never have to suffer Mrs. Ferrars’ company.
Lyrics of the Hearthside
The Gourd
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
In the heavy earth the miner
Humour and Dialect
Dely
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Jes’ lak toddy wahms you thoo’"
St. Augustine Under Three Flags: Tourist Guide and History
"St. Augustine: Guide to St. Augustine as it is Today"
by W.J. Harris Company
Detailed descriptions of the various landmarks of St. Augustine as they were in 1918.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 2: I Hear of the Great Naturalist
by Hugh Lofting
Having come across an injured squirrel, Tommy is directed to the office of John Dolittle by his friends. Matthew tells Tommy of the good doctors many voyages. Upon arriving at the doctor's house, the visitors encounter the loyal dog Jip, but find that the doctor is no where to be found.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 2, Scene 8
by William Shakespeare
Shylock reacts to the departure of his daughter, as rumors of Disaster reach Venice.