Tag: literature
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Swiss Family Robinson Chapter 32
Chapter 32 The trees which I had chosen for my farmhouse were about a foot in diameter in the trunk. They formed a long square; the long side facing the sea. The dimensions of the whole were about twenty-four feet by sixteen. I cut deep mortices in the trees, about ten feet distant from the…
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Swiss Family Robinson Chapter 8
Chapter 8 “Now, my dear Elizabeth,” said I, waking early next morning, “let us talk a little on this grand project of changing our residence; to which there are many objections. First, it seems wise to remain on the spot where Providence has cast us, where we can have at once means of support drawn…
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The Tale of Solomon Owl Chapter XXI AT HOME IN THE HAYSTACK
Chapter XXI AT HOME IN THE HAYSTACK After what happened when he came to his door without remembering to take off his red nightcap, Solomon Owl hoped that Reddy Woodpecker would stop teasing him.But it was not so. Having once viewed Solomon’s red cap, Reddy Woodpecker wanted to see it some more. So he came…
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Heidi Chapter 6
A New Chapter With New Things In a beautiful house in Frankfurt lived a sick child by the name of Clara Sesemann. She was sitting in a comfortable rolling-chair, which could be pushed from room to room. Clara spent most of her time in the study, where long rows of bookcases lined the walls. This…
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Swiss Family Robinson Chapter 7
Chapter 7 “I will spare you the history of the first day,” said my good Elizabeth, “spent in anxiety about you, and attending to the signals; but this morning, being satisfied that all was going right, I sought, before the boys got up, a shady place to rest in, but in vain; I believe this…
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The Tale of Solomon Owl Chapter XX A PAIR OF RED-HEADS
Chapter XX A PAIR OF RED-HEADS In the woods there was hardly one of Solomon Owl’s neighbors that couldn’t point out the big hemlock tree where he lived. And mischievous fellows like Reddy Woodpecker sometimes annoyed Solomon a good deal by rapping loudly on his door. When he thrust his head angrily out of his…
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Heidi Chapter 5 – Part 2
Two Vistiors continued… “Have you finished?” the old man interrupted her at last. “Why, one might think I was telling you the silliest things. There is not a man in Prätiggan who would not thank God for such news.” “Bring them to somebody else, but not to me,” said the uncle, coldly. Deta, flaming up,…
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Heidi Chapter 5 part 1
Two Visitors Two winters had nearly passed. Heidi was happy, for the spring was coming again, with the soft delicious wind that made the fir-trees roar. Soon she would be able to go up to the pasture, where blue and yellow flowers greeted her at every step. She was nearly eight years old, and had…
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Swiss Family Robinson Chapter 6
Chapter 6 As soon as day broke, I mounted on deck, to look through the telescope. I saw my wife looking towards us; and the flag, which denoted their safety, floating in the breeze. Satisfied on this important point, we enjoyed our breakfast of biscuit, ham, and wine, and then turned our thoughts to the…
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Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss
Swiss Family Robinson “The Swiss Family Robinson” is a beloved adventure novel by Johann David Wyss about a Swiss family stranded on a deserted island, relying on their creativity and teamwork to survive and build a new life.