The second volume of essays and observations From the Easy Chair of William Curtis, editor of Harper’s Weekly and one of the founders of the American Republican party, and served Ulysses S. Grant; although he split from the party in the 1880s over the choice of presidential candidate. He was an original member of the New York Board of Education. – Summary by Lynne Thompson [chương_files]
Twin sixteen year-old brothers, Guy and Walter Burton are the “Radio Boys” headed for another adventure. Travels take Guy from their home in New England to London where he meets another radio enthusiast, Glennon. There are city adventures before they find themselves on an old steamer headed for disaster. Can the wireless radio help them in their time of need? And, where is Walter? – Summary by Larry Wilson [chương_files]
The third volume of essays and observations From the Easy Chair of William Curtis, editor of Harper’s Weekly and one of the founders of the American Republican party, and served Ulysses S. Grant; although he split from the party in the 1880s over the choice of presidential candidate. He was an original member of the New York Board of Education. ( Lynne Thompson) [chương_files]
Readers of the present book who have not read that named above—though all should read it as well as this—will have no difficulty in joining the story of the castaways to “The Swiss Family Robinson” with the help of the brief sketch of its contents which follows. The story begins with the arrival of the Unicorn, a British corvette commanded by Lieutenant Littlestone, whose commission includes the exploration of the waters in which New Switzerland is situate. He has with him as passengers Mr. and Mrs. Wolston and their daughters Hannah and Dolly. When the Unicorn weighs anchor again Mr. Wolston and his wife and their elder daughter, Hannah, remain on the island. But the corvette takes away Fritz and Frank Zermatt and Jenny Montrose, who are all bound for England, where Jenny hopes to find her father, Colonel Montrose, and the two young men have much business to transact, and Dolly Wolston, who is to join her brother James—a married man with one child—at Cape Town. Mr. Wolston hopes that James, with his wife and child, will agree to accompany Dolly and the Zermatts—by the time they return Jenny will have become Mrs. Fritz Zermatt—to the island and take up their abode there. (Adapted from the Preface) [chương_files]
Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (also known as Alice Through the Looking-Glass or simply Through the Looking-Glass) is an 1871 novel by Lewis Carroll and the sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865). Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see beyond it. There she finds that, just like a reflection, everything is reversed, including logic. Alice becomes a player in a game of chess and works her way up to becoming a queen. On her way across the board she meets Tweedledum and Tweedledee, recites the classic poems, “Jabberwocky” and “The Walrus and the Carpenter”, amongst many more. She also demonstrates her ability at mathematics to her new found friends, the red and white queens. The mirror that Alice ventured through is still on display in Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire. Do not let your children too close!!! Warning!! Do not listen to this audio recording without looking at these classic images by ‘John Tenniel’; they will put everything into reverse perspective. Download them here: https://www.alice-in-wonderland.net/resources/pictures/through-the-looking-glass/ (Summary by Craig Franklin) [chương_files]
Seventeen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include Nature and Science–fall scenery, rose oil, large type books for low vision, the pulmotor, and the method of scientific investigation; Philosophy and Thought–Joseph Priestly, Kierkegaard, Rousseau, and A.C. Bradley on poetry; History and Travel–John Johnston founder of Sault St. Marie, eating in Berlin, and Sir John Mandeville’s travels; a Japanese folk tale; a defense of Lady Bryon by Harriet Beecher Stowe, and a Virginia slave narrative by Minnie Fulkes. (Summary by Sue Anderson) “Preparation for a Christian Life” was translated by Lee M. Hollander. [chương_files]
Lovely story of two children who get lost in a hazardous winter crossing of an Alpine pass after visiting their grandparents in a neighboring village. Full of beautiful details about the lives of the hardy villagers, and their love for their families and their mountain home. – Summary by Carol Pelster [chương_files]
While working in Africa, the eminent naturalist John Dolittle sets out to create the best post office on earth, using his bird friends to carry messages and packages anywhere in the world in record time. Along the way, he also manages to foil a slave trader, enrich a kingdom, save a ship, and meet the oldest living creature on earth! – Summary by Devorah Allen Cast: Doctor Dolittle: ToddHW Speedy the Swallow: TJ Burns Dab-Dab the Duck: Leanne Yau Jip the Dog: Rafe Ball Gub-Gub the Pig: Campbell Schelp The White Mouse: Devorah Allen Too-Too the Owl: Beth Thomas Cheapside the Sparrow: Son of the Exiles The Pushmi-Pullyu: Bill Mosley Quip the Carrier: Jasmin Salma Golden Jay Leader: Adrian Stephens Piffilosaurus: Algy Pug One Eye the Albatross: KevinS Bertha Bacon: Foon Canary: JennaEleni Seagull: Zoe Trang Thrush: JennaEleni Spoonbill: LikeManyWaters Squirrel: Foon Cormorant: Adrian Stephens Giant Snake: Christine Lehman Mudface the Turtle: KevinS King Ko-Ko: Bill Mosley Zuzana: Lola Janie Begwe: Bernd Ungerer The Captain: chuckconvr Executive Officer: Adrian Stephens The Master-At-Arms: Bill Mosley White Trader: Algy Pug Boatman: KevinS The Royal Meteorologist: Algy Pug Lighthouse Keeper: Lola Janie Nicholas Scroggins: Algy Pug Jack Wilkins: chuckconvr Chief Nyam-Nyam: chuckconvr The Emir of Ellebubu: Adrian Stephens General of Ellebubu: Lola Janie [chương_files]
Mary Louise Gay decided to spend the summer holiday in her family’s cottage at Shady Nook. But an unknown arsonist has been setting the cottages on fire and it’s up to Mary Lou, her best friend Jane, and their loyal pup Silky, to find out who the culprit is and save the houses and their summer holiday. – Summary by Mary Escano [chương_files]
Another Slumbertown and Tuck-Me In Tale book by Arthur Scott Bailey, this time we meet Turkey Proudfoot at Farmer Greens farm in Pleasant Valley and his fellow yard mates who loved to mimic his beautiful tail. – Summary by Lynda Marie Neilson [chương_files]
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