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..."
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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.
Florida: Essays and Poems
The Grand Tour Up River
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Author gives a detailed description of the vegetation and wildlife that surrounds the St. Johns River.
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“Song of the Wind on a Southern Shore”
by George E. Merrick
The wind off the Florida Shore touches every part of the landscape.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 13: Some Figures
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo presents the blueprints of the Nautilus to Aronnax in the hopes of answering his questions further.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 6: Beth Finds the Palace Beautiful
by Louisa May Alcott
The Meg, Jo, Amy, and a reluctant Beth pay a visit to Mr. Laurence's home.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 4: The Green Silk Purse
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
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.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXI: "To the Rescue"
by Laura Lee Hope
The boy reveals more of his identity, and also brings news of the missing Tom. He encourages the girls to help him rescue the others, but they decide they need help.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Farmer and the Badger
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
A badger kills a farmer’s wife, and the farmer asks a rabbit to get revenge for him.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 11
by Ross Kay
The boys get frustrated with their situation as Fred is useless because he is seasick and John is testy because his hands are blistered. However, the Caledonia comes to their rescue again and they are finally able to reside in harbor.
Moby Dick
Chapter 60: The Line
by Herman Melville
The narrator gives a description of the harpoon line, further discussing the dangers of whaling.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 29
by Jack London
Now on "Endeavor Island", Hump and Maud are determined to make the best of the situation.
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.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 24
by Ross Kay
They surrounded the boat house where they suspected the man to be. However, it was just the dummy Sam was making and they all laughed at their paranoia.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 9: The Monkeys Council
by Hugh Lofting
The monkey council, disappointed by news of the doctor's inevitable departure, decide to give a gift to show their gratitude.
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.
Hamlet
Act 1, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Laertes counsels Ophelia in matters of the heart. Polonius gives his son some fatherly advice before he departs.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Fourth, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Quasimodo's love for Claude Frollo is examined further.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Origin of Rubies”
by FCIT
How rubies were discovered in the ocean.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Preface
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The editor/author of the book discusses the impact of the original book, the impact it had on the institution of slavery, and the significant contributions of its author, Harriet Beecher Stowe.
The Open Boat: A Tale Intended to be After the Fact. Being the Experience of Four Men Sunk from the Steamer Commodore
Chapter 6
by Stephen Crane
The men keep their frustration to themselves, but become angered by the fact that they could die when they have worked so hard to stay alive. The correspondent sees a watch fire on shore. The captain orders the men to put up the makeshift sail so that they can row to land by morning.
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.
A Child's Garden of Verses: Selected Poems
Pirate Story
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Three children imagine themselves pirates.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 11: To Lake Kissimmee
by Laura Lee Hope
The race concludes with a big splash. News of the next destination worries the Ruth and Alice.