Journeys Through Bookland Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the Journeys Through Bookland novel. A total of 424 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1 : Journeys Through Bookland.by Charles H. Sylvester.VOL 2.AESOP Many centuries ago, more t
Journeys Through Bookland.by Charles H. Sylvester.VOL 2.AESOP Many centuries ago, more than six hundred years before Christ was born, there lived in Greece a man by the name of Aesop. We do not know very much about him, and no one can tell exactly what he
- 24 "Once I thought I saw him," replied the maiden, with a smile and a blush. "It was either Pegasus or a large white bird a very great way up in the air. And one other time, as I was coming to the fountain with my pitcher, I heard a neigh. Oh,
- 23 d. The Hyacinth.e. The b.u.t.tercup.f. The Jonquil.V. Gerda Continues Her Search in Autumn.1. Gerda meets the Crow and follows him. a. The princess's castle, b. The prince is not Kay.c. Gerda in rich clothes continues her search in a carriage.VI. Ger
- 22 Then little Gerda said her prayer; and the cold was so great that she could see her own breath, which went forth out of her mouth like smoke.The breath became thicker and thicker, and formed itself into little angels, who grew and grew whenever they touch
- 21 And the little girl drew a long knife from a cleft in the wall, and let it glide over the Reindeer's neck; the poor creature kicked out its legs, and the little robber girl laughed, and drew Gerda into bed with her."Do you keep the knife while y
- 20 "That's easily said," replied the Crow. "But how are we to manage it?I'll talk it over with my tame sweetheart: she can probably advise us; for this I must tell you--a little girl like yourself will never get leave to go completel
- 19 "I'm only speaking of a story--my dream," replied the Convolvulus.What said the little Snowdrop?"Between the trees a long board hangs by ropes; that is a swing. Two pretty little girls, with clothes white as snow and long green silk ri
- 18 "We have driven well!" said she. "But why do you tremble with cold?Creep into my fur."And she seated him beside her in her own sledge, and wrapped the fur round him, and he felt as if he sank into a snowdrift."Are you still cold?&
- 17 Whenever the moon and stars are set, Whenever the wind is high, All night long in the dark and wet, A man goes riding by.Late in the night when the fires are out, Why does he gallop and gallop about?Whenever the trees are crying aloud, And s.h.i.+ps are t
- 16 "But why," asked Thor, "should he burn it up, when he has spent so much work upon it?""I don't know," said Heimdal musingly, "unless--unless. Where could he hide except in that stream, and how could he conceal himse
- 15 In solemn silence the G.o.ds watched the s.h.i.+p float out upon the sea."And wreathed in smoke, the s.h.i.+p stood out to sea.Soon with a roaring rose the mighty fire, And the pile crackled; and between the logs Sharp quivering tongues of flame shot
- 14 The wolf, his suspicions quieted, let himself be wrapped and bound with the cord; and then, as he had done with the other chains, he stretched himself--or tried to. For the magic rope but drew tighter and tighter for all his struggling, until it cut into
- 13 We may see now all things are-- Seas and cities, near and far, And the flying fairies' looks-- In the picture story-books.How am I to sing your praise, Happy chimney-corner days, Sitting safe in nursery nooks, Reading picture story-books!What we like
- 12 "I?" replied the Fir Tree; and it thought about what it had told. "Yes, those were really quite happy times." But then he told of the Christmas Eve, when he had been hung with sweatmeats and candles."Oh!" said the little Mice
- 11 It took no pleasure in the suns.h.i.+ne, in the birds, or in the red clouds that went sailing over it morning and evening.[Ill.u.s.tration: THE SWALLOWS AND THE STORK CAME]When it was winter, and the snow lay all around, white and sparkling, a hare would
- 10 "Very miserable, indeed!" exclaimed the stranger. "And how happens that?Have I not faithfully kept my promise with you? Have you not everything that your heart desired?""Gold is not everything," answered Midas, "and I ha
- 9 "How could it fail?" said Midas."And will you never regret the possession of it?""What could induce me?" asked Midas. "I ask nothing else to render me perfectly happy.""Be it as you wish, then," replied th
- 8 But there came a day of terrible misfortune to this family, till then so happy. The devoted and loving mother fell sick, and although her daughter watched her with affectionate and tender devotion, the dear woman grew worse and worse each day.When she kne
- 7 Then join your little hands and pray To G.o.d, who made the light, To keep you holy all the day And guard you through the night.RUMPELSTILTZKIN By Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm There was once upon a time a poor miller who had a beautiful daughter.It happened on
- 6 It was a very unhappy night she pa.s.sed, but Bluebeard said nothing to disturb her until morning, and then he presently asked her for his keys.She gave them to him, but her hand trembled like an old woman's.Bluebeard took the keys and looked them ov
- 5 "I bring nothing. Have you anything to give?"Grethel said, "I will go with you, Hans."Hans tied a rope round Grethel, led her home, put her in the stall and made the rope fast; then he went to his mother."Good evening, mother.&quo
- 4 "To Grethels, mother." "Behave well, Hans." "I will take care; good-bye, mother." "Good-bye, Hans." Hans came to Grethel. "Good day," said he. "Good day, Hans. What treasure do you bring?" &quo
- 3 "In the load of hay." "Then you have behaved stupidly, Hans; you should put needles on your coat sleeve." "To behave better, do nothing at all," thought Hans. "Whither are you going, Hans?" "To Grethels, mother
- 2 What makes your cheek like a warm white rose?Something better than any one knows.Whence that three-cornered smile of bliss?Three angels gave me at once a kiss.Where did you get that pearly ear? G.o.d spoke, and it came out to hear.Where did you get those
- 1 Journeys Through Bookland.by Charles H. Sylvester.VOL 2.AESOP Many centuries ago, more than six hundred years before Christ was born, there lived in Greece a man by the name of Aesop. We do not know very much about him, and no one can tell exactly what he