The Golden Deed Book: A School Reader, Volume 6Macmillan, 1913 - 351 pages "This series ... introduces the pupil ... to the subject matter of morals, by means of fairy tale, myth, fable, allegory, parable, legend, stories of real life, of heroes and heroines, biography, and historical incident."--Preface. |
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... below Was quick to learn and wise to know , And keenly felt the friendly glow , And softer flame ; But thoughtless follies laid him low 10 THE GOLDEN DEED BOOK THE LOSS OF THE Ocean's Pride Wilfred T Grenfell A BARD'S EPITAPH.
... below Was quick to learn and wise to know , And keenly felt the friendly glow , And softer flame ; But thoughtless follies laid him low 10 THE GOLDEN DEED BOOK THE LOSS OF THE Ocean's Pride Wilfred T Grenfell A BARD'S EPITAPH.
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... felt that the being and character of Ernest were a nobler strain of poetry than he had ever written . His eyes glistening with tears , he gazed reverentially at the venerable man . At a distance , but distinctly to be seen , high up in ...
... felt that the being and character of Ernest were a nobler strain of poetry than he had ever written . His eyes glistening with tears , he gazed reverentially at the venerable man . At a distance , but distinctly to be seen , high up in ...
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... richer spot , but flew down to the same place in which he had fed the day before . Now , no sooner had he touched the ground than he felt his feet caught in the noose . D Then fear crept into his bird heart , but a THE PARROT 33.
... richer spot , but flew down to the same place in which he had fed the day before . Now , no sooner had he touched the ground than he felt his feet caught in the noose . D Then fear crept into his bird heart , but a THE PARROT 33.
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... to the place where he had laid the snare . There he found the captive Parrot ; he tied his feet together and brought him to the Brahmin , his master . Now , when the Brahmin saw the Parrot - King , he felt 34 THE GOLDEN DEED BOOK.
... to the place where he had laid the snare . There he found the captive Parrot ; he tied his feet together and brought him to the Brahmin , his master . Now , when the Brahmin saw the Parrot - King , he felt 34 THE GOLDEN DEED BOOK.
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... felt his strong power , and his heart was full of love to him , but he hid his feelings and said in a voice of anger : " Is thy greed greater than that of all other birds ? They eat their fill , but thou takest away each day more food ...
... felt his strong power , and his heart was full of love to him , but he hid his feelings and said in a voice of anger : " Is thy greed greater than that of all other birds ? They eat their fill , but thou takest away each day more food ...
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Page 213 - But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
Page 237 - He was my friend, faithful and just to me : But Brutus says he was ambitious ; And Brutus is an honorable man. He hath brought many captives home to Rome, Whose ransoms did the general coffers fill : Did this in Caesar seem ambitious ? When that the poor have cried, Csesar hath wept ; Ambition should be made of sterner stuff : Yet Brutus says he was ambitious ; And Brutus is an honorable man.
Page 214 - Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of death Rode the six hundred. "Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns!
Page 157 - This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign, Sails the unshadowed main; The venturous bark that flings On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings In gulfs enchanted, where the siren sings And coral reefs lie bare, Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming Lair.
Page 272 - THE muffled drum's sad roll has beat The soldier's last tattoo ; No more on Life's parade shall meet TJiat brave and fallen few. On Fame's eternal camping ground Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards, with solemn round, The bivouac of the dead.
Page 239 - tis his will : Let but the commons hear this testament, (Which, pardon me, I do not mean to read) And they would go and kiss dead Caesar's wounds, And dip their napkins in his sacred blood ; Yea, beg a hair of him for memory, And, dying, mention it within their wills, Bequeathing it, as a rich legacy, Unto their issue.
Page 240 - If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. You all do know this mantle : I remember The first time ever Caesar put it on ; Twas on a summer's evening, in his tent, That day he overcame the Nervii. Look ! in this place, ran Cassius...
Page 129 - My good blade carves the casques of men, My tough lance thrusteth sure, My strength is as the strength of ten, Because my heart is pure.
Page 158 - Thanks for the heavenly message brought by thee, Child of the wandering sea, Cast from her lap forlorn ! From thy dead lips a clearer note is born Than ever Triton blew from wreathed horn ! While on mine ear it rings, Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings :Build thee more stately mansions...
Page 335 - I SING of brooks, of blossoms, birds, and bowers, Of April, May, of June and July flowers...