The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 11: Of the Passing of the First Born
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois tells about his son who died as a young baby.
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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.
The Wind in the Willows
The Return of Ulysses
by Kenneth Grahame
Toad Hall is liberated. Toad sings a song in celebration.
Florida: Essays and Poems
The Florida Pioneers
by Will Wallace Harney
The speaker looks back over family history, while placing their own struggles in the larger context of American progress.
Main Street
Chapter 38
by Sinclair Lewis
After a year, Will visits Carol in Washington. Carol and Will strengthen their relationship with some time away. As Carol returns to work, she is already pregnant with her second child.
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..."
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Hairy Man”
by Andrew Lang
A story of a prince that escapes from his father and proves himself in battle with the help of three magical apples.
Florida Trails
Chapter XI: “Spring in the Savannas”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the different kinds of flora that grow in the spring.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 20: In Which Captain Dobbin Acts as the Messenger of Hymen
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Dobbin assists Amelia and George.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 27
by Jack London
As they make their escape, Hump instructs Maud on the finer aspects of sailing and steering. Hump, although concerned with the nature of their situation, remains unafraid.
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow
The Farm Child's Lullaby
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Oh, the little bird is rocking in the cradle of the wind,"
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.
Little Bear at Work and at Play
“Little Bear’s Surprise Party”
by Frances Margaret Fox
A little bear is so happy about his surprise party that he goes into hibernation sleep early, but happy.
Selected American and British Poems
Maud Muller
by John Greenleaf Whittier
A brief encounter causes a lifetime of remorseful reflection on what might have been.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 4: The Green Silk Purse
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 14: “The Piggies and the Pumpkin”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly and Flop are sent to the store to get bread and, along the way, are asked by the nice old rat gentleman if they want a large pumpkin to make a Jack O’Lantern. They are greeted by a wolf who wants to eat them. They must figure out a way to escape him.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 7: “Piggy Boys at School”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly and Flop look for adventures and come upon a school. They find they can’t spell or cut paper, but they can do tricks and, after scaring away a bear, are invited to join the class.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXIV: "The Youth on the Raft"
by Laura Lee Hope
Tom fills in the others on what caused his disappearance. Harry continues to look for the man he promised to help. The girls set out on the river again, this time with Harry in tow, and find another man on the river.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 15: “Bruno’s Revenge”
by Lewis Carroll
Bruno and the narrator discuss the fairy king’s dinner party.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter VI: Pig and Pepper
by Lewis Carroll
Upon exiting the woods, Alice enters a house and is introduced to the Duchess and Cheshire Cat.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XVII: "In Danger"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls set out for the day accompanied by Tom. They are having a pleasant day, enjoying the walk on the shore, when they have some unexpected visitors.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes”
by Beatrix Potter
An innocent squirrel accused of stealing nuts is forced down a hole in a tree, where he meets a friendly chipmunk.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Fourth, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Quasimodo's love for Claude Frollo is examined further.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 4: A Message From Africa
by Hugh Lofting
After receiving an urgent message regarding an epidemic, Dr. Dolittle prepares for a voyage to Africa.