Winesburg, Ohio
Introduction by Irving Howe
by Sherwood Anderson
Introduction to the book by Irving Howe.
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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.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Fourth Night: Just Before Supper”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The story continues in its description of the cows and horses in the barnyard with anecdoctes from the children.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 10: “A Holiday”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
The town rejoices in the fact that there is no hunting or fishing allowed. Brownie is elected to thank Farmer Green. Mr. Crow explains the true meaning of the sign. The town realizes their danger.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 16: “Looking Pleasant”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Brownie goes back to the tree hoping to get his picture taken again. He mistakes the snap of the tree falling for a camera click and holds still for the picture. The tree pins him to the ground.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Story of Little Tavwots”
by Mary Hunter Austin
This Indian legend explains the size of rabbits. A rabbit named Tavwots caught the sun in his snare and had to release him. However, he melted to a quarter of his size with the exception of his feet.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Pig Brother”
by Laura Richards
A fairy tale that teaches children to be tidy or they will be doomed to play with pigs in the mud.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 7: “A Newfangled Newspaper”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Mr. Crow gives Brownie a run-down of the week’s events.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Cat and the Mouse”
by Joseph Jacobs
A cat bites the tail off of the mouse. The mouse is led on a merry chase attempting to bring back cream for the cat who will then return the mouse’s tail.
The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 6: “Mr. Gray Squirrel’s Mistake”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Tommy Fox opens one eye a little bit to see the squirrel. The squirrel saw this and Tommy missed catching the squirrel.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 19: “The New Suit”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Brownie goes to pick up his new suit and finds that his pants are too long. Mr. Frog tells him to tie stones to his feet to help his legs stretch. The next morning (after his pants had stopped shrinking) they were just the right size.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 2: “How To Fell a Tree”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
The author describes how Brownie would fell, or chop down, a tree.
The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 5: “Tommy Fox is Hungry”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
When Tommy Fox plays ill, a squirrel is fooled.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Story of Wylie”
by John Brown
A story about a sheepdog named Wylie that helped farmers in the market with her expert herding skills.
Little Bear at Work and at Play
“When Mother Skunk Helped Little Bear”
by Frances Margaret Fox
On his way home, Little Bear saw two hunters with guns and was frightened. Mother Skunk saw him and walked him along the path near the two hunters causing the two men to stay motionless. Little Bear was able to run home safely.
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“Along the Indian River”
by George E. Merrick
A child observes the many sites that adorn the Indian River.
The Open Boat: A Tale Intended to be After the Fact. Being the Experience of Four Men Sunk from the Steamer Commodore
Chapter 5
by Stephen Crane
While drifting in the ocean, the men are exhausted and there is no light. They have no company other than each other and a shark that continues to circle their small boat. The correspondent, the only one awake, hears nothing but the ocean and the shark’s body hitting the boat and fears for their safety.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
"The Three Bears"
by Robert Southey
The story of the three bears and a girl named Silver-hair who breaks into their house.
The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 18: “The World Turns White”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Tommy and his mother are chased by Farmer Green’s new dog. They try to outwit and outrun him.
The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 21: “The Biggest Surprise of All”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Tommy tries to catch Mr. Grouse. Mrs. Fox has five babies.
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“Golden Days on the Oklawaha”
by George E. Merrick
The author admires the nature along the banks of the Oklawaha River.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 11: “Bad News”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Tired Tim and Grandaddy Beaver warn Brownie about an impending cyclone.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 12: “Grandaddy Beaver Thinks”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Brownie becomes worried about the safety of his house from the cyclone. Grandaddy Beaver tells him to tie down his house. Brownie realizes he has nothing with which to tie down the house.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 2: To the Rescue
by Laura Lee Hope
The reader is introduced to the previous adventures of the DeVere girls. Mr. Towne is helped by the DeVere girls.
The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 13: “Johnnie Green and His New Pet”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
When Tommy is caught in a trap, Farmer Green’s son wants to keep him as a pet.