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quote "In the room on the left a long supper-table was seen, set forth with great pitchers of new milk, piles of brown and white bread, and perfect stacks of the shiny gingerbread so dear to boyish souls. A flavor of toast was in the air, also suggestions of baked apples, very tantalizing to one hungry little nose and stomach. " Louisa May Alcott, "Little Men", 1.11

Franklin Autobiography

Worth to read "His patience, fortitude, and practical wisdom, coupled with self-sacrificing devotion to the cause of his country, are hardly less noticeable than similar qualities displayed by Washington. In fact, Franklin as a public man was much like Washington, especially in the entire disinterestedness of his public service. " Benjamin Franklin, "Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin", i.6

Damon and Pythias

This ancient story explains what is real friendship is, how strong belief in friend could be, and that frienship can even melt down a heart of tyrant. "A young man whose name was Pyth´ias had done something which the tyrant Dionysius did not like. For this offense he was dragged to prison, and a day was set when he should be put to death. His home was far away, and he wanted very much to see his father and mother and friends before he died. “Only give me leave to go home and say good-by to those whom I love,” he said, “and then I will come back and give up my life.” The tyrant laughed at him. “How can I know that you will keep your promise?” he said. “You only want to cheat me, and save yourself.” Then a young man whose name was Damon spoke and said,— “O king! Put me in prison in place of my friend Pythias, and let him go to his own country to put his affairs in order, and to bid his friends farewell. I know that he will come back as he promised, for he is a man wh...

The Tale Of Timmy Tiptoes

The book plays up a funny standard situation when a squirrel hides nuts in different places. "In the meantime Timmy Tiptoes came to his senses. He found himself tucked up in a little moss bed, very much in the dark, feeling sore; so it seemed to be under ground. Timmy coughed and groaned, because his ribs hurt. There was a chirpy noise, and a small striped Chipmunk appeared with a night light, and hoped he felt better? It was most kind to Timmy Tiptoes; it lent him his night-cap; and the house was full of provisions." Beatrix Potter, "The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes", 26

The Tale Of Mr. Jeremy Fisher

Personages of Beatrix Poter are animals but with human personality. Children involves into the books very easy and enjoy them sincerily. "Mr. Jeremy took a reed pole, and pushed the boat out into open water. “I know a good place for minnows,” said Mr. Jeremy Fisher. Mr. Jeremy stuck his pole into the mud and fastened the boat to it. Then he settled himself cross-legged and arranged his fishing tackle. He had the dearest little red float. His rod was a tough stalk of grass, his line was a fine long white horse-hair, and he tied a little wriggling worm at the end." Beatrix Potter, "The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher", 8

Horatius at the bridge

Great story about a man who saved Rome "He leaped into the deep, swift stream. He still had his heavy armor on; and when he sank out of sight, no one thought that he would ever be seen again. But he was a strong man, and the best swimmer in Rome. The next minute he rose. He was halfway across the river, and safe from the spears and darts which Porsena’s soldiers hurled after him. Soon he reached the farther side, where his friends stood ready to help him. Shout after shout greeted him as he climbed upon the bank. Then Porsena’s men shouted also, for they had never seen a man so brave and strong as Horatius. He had kept them out of Rome, but he had done a deed which they could not help but praise. As for the Romans, they were very grateful to Horatius for having saved their city. They called him Horatius Co´cles, which meant the “one-eyed Horatius,” because he had lost an eye in defending the bridge; they caused a fine statue of brass to be made in his honor; and they gav...