The Four Million
"The Gift of The Magi"
by O. Henry
A couple makes personal sacrifices to give each other gifts for Christmas.
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Black Beauty
Part 2, Chapter 28: A Job Horse and His Drivers
by Anna Sewell
Now placed in the position of job horse, Black Beauty gives his account of the various driving styles his subjected to on a regular basis.
Aesop's Fables
“The Milkmaid and Her Pail”
by Aesop
Patty the Milkmaid was going to market carrying milk in a Pail on her head. She began thinking of what she would do with the money she would get for the milk. She dreamed of a new frock and hat. She imagined tossing her head which caused her to toss her head back. The Pail fell off, the milk was spilt, and she had to tell her mother what she had done.
Lyrics of the Hearthside
In Summer
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Oh, summer has clothed the earth
Casey at the Bat
Casey at the Bat
by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
The Mudville Nine's star player is their only hope for winning the game.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXII: "The Everglade Camp"
by Laura Lee Hope
Harry gets the girls back to the grove, where they meet with search parties. They describe what has happened to Tom, and plans are made to rescue the men the next morning.
Black Beauty
Part 2, Chapter 30: A Thief
by Anna Sewell
A sudden decline in Black Beauty's health leads to the arrest of the stable groom.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 1
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator describes his early life at home with his mother.
Aesop's Fables
“The Fox, the Rooster, and the Dog”
by Aesop
A Fox saw a Rooster sitting high beyond his reach in a hen-coop. He began to talk to the Rooster saying that King Lion had declared no beast may hurt a bird but all must live in friendship. When he saw a Dog coming toward him he ran saying the Dog may not have heard of King Lion’s decree.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 3: “Roundabout”
by L. Frank Baum
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow embark on their journey to find Nimmie Amee. They discuss the route they will take and the dangers they may encounter. The Tin Man and the Scarecrow discuss the benefits of not being human. The Scarecrow recites poetry to entertain them along the way.
The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 1: “Tommy Enjoys Himself”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Tommy Fox plays with a feather and runs in circles to distract a dog’s scent trail. On his way home, he gets hungry and picks up the scent of Old Mother Grouse.
Deductive Logic
Part 3: Chapter 25
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"To Louise"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Oh, the poets may sing of their Lady Irenes,"
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,"
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“Little Daylight”
by Sara Cone Bryant
A princess is born to a queen and king and upon her christening she is cursed by a bad fairy. Her curse is intercepted twice by two good fairies so the fate of the princess is not quite so harsh. The princess is doomed to sleep through the day to wake at night and wane and wax with the moon until kissed by a prince who knows nothing of her story.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 1: The Period
by Charles Dickens
A description of the time period is presented to the reader.
Beowulf
Chapter 13
by Francis Barton Gummere
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Story of Big Klaus and Little Klaus
by Andrew Lang
The adventures of Big Klaus and Little Klaus, and how one overcame the other.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 16: “Captain Fyter”
by L. Frank Baum
The Tin Soldier tells the Tin Man and his friends how he came to be made of Tin. His story surprises them. They continue on their journey to find Nimmie Amee.
Deductive Logic
Part 3: Chapter 18
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
Miscellaneous Poems
The Old Homestead
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"‘Tis an old deserted homestead"
The Jungle
Chapter 22
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis jumps aboard a freight train in a state of shock. In the country Jurgis becomes a vagabond, stealing just to survive. After witnessing a mother and child, Jurgis breaks down.
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 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.