Humour and Dialect
A Cabin Tale (The Young Master Asks For a Story)
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Whut you say, dah? huh, uh! chile,"
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The Flamingo Feather
Chapter I: "Réné de Veaux"
by Kirk Munroe
When Rene De Veaux’s parents die he goes to live with his uncle, who happens to be setting out on an exploration of the new world.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter IV: "Has-se is Held Prisoner"
by Kirk Munroe
The soldiers capture Has-se for questioning. He and Rene discuss what has happened, what may happen, and what needs to be done.
Moby Dick
Chapter 125: The Log and Line
by Herman Melville
Ahab loses an important piece of equipment. Ahab rewards Pip with a better accomodations.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"Edna May March"
by Kirk Munroe
Mark and Ruth return home. Mr. March discovers that Edna May looks like his dead wife. They realize that Edna is Frank’s lost sister.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 1: Marseilles—The Arrival
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
In Marseilles, France the Pharon sailing ship docks, while a crowd of people watch. Dantes, meets with Monsieur Morrel, the ship's owner and discusses with him the sullen mood of the sailors.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 37”
by Mark Twain
Aunt Sally becomes suspicious after a number of items disappear, only to re-appear later. Huck and Tom bake a "witch pie" for Jim.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 7: Early Days at Tuskegee
by Booker T. Washington
The author is asked to start a new school in Tuskegee. As Booker prepares to procure a building for the new school, he observes the conditions and behaviors of the people of Tuskegee, always remaining hopeful.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 6: When the Pie was Opened, The Birds Began to Sing
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
The Bird's and the Ruggle's have Christmas dinner.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 13”
by Mark Twain
Huck and Jim steal the robber's boat, but send a ferryman to rescue them from the wreckage. Huck feels he has done a good deed.
Moby Dick
Chapter 129: The Cabin
by Herman Melville
Pip attempts to follow Ahab as he paces the deck of the ship.
Agnes Grey
Chapter V: The Uncle
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey describes the uncle and her reasons for disliking him. She relates the story of teaching Tom he can’t torture little birds. Mrs. Bloomfield makes a suprising announcement.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 21
by Jack London
Captain Larsen's frustration is taken out on Mugridge, who is greatly injured in the process.
Moby Dick
Chapter 37: Sunset
by Herman Melville
Ahab ponders his fate.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XX. THE FIRST SIGNS OF DISTRESS
by Jules Verne
Gulliver's Travels
Part Four: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms: Chapter 1
by Jonathan Swift
The author sets out as captain of a ship. His men conspire against him, confine him a long time to his cabin, and set him on shore in an unknown land. He travels up into the country. The Yahoos, a strange sort of animal, described. The author meets two Houyhnhnms.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XI: "Into the Interior"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls are helped by Hank Belton. They discover that he hires out men for work and Grace hopes to hear news of her brother. Mr. Hammond takes the girls to his camp.
David Copperfield
Chapter 30: A Loss
by Charles Dickens
David pays a visit to Mr. Omer while in Yarmouth, hearing news of Little Em'ly's changed behavior. At the Peggotty house, David finds that Mr. Bargis' health is in decline.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 4
by Edgar Allan Poe
Augustus tells Pym of the mutiny aboard ship.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 15: Topsy
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Mr. St. Clare brings a pupil for Cousin Ophelia to teach.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter V: "The Escape of Has-se and Rene"
by Kirk Munroe
Rene decides to make the journey with his friend. He is concerned about whether he can escape the fort undetected.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 28”
by Mark Twain
Huck tells Mary Jane the truth about the dauphin and the duke. The real Wilks brothers arrive just in time for the auction.
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 8
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
Prince Dolor goes to see the king and finds that he has died and a revolution is occurring amongst the townspeople. Dolor regrets wanting to see the world.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXI: “Captain Sullendine Becomes Violent”
by Oliver Optic
Captain Sullendine boards ship, and is taught a lesson in proper behavior. Christy informs his Captain of his actions on the West Wind.
Hamlet
Act 1, Scene 5
by William Shakespeare
The spirit gives Hamlet some unsettling news. Hamlet, Horatio, and Marcellus take an oath of secrecy.