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_Outline_: Madcap prince and his companions--Death of King Henry IV--Henry V crowned king--Meeting of King and Falstaff--Preparation for war with France--The Dauphin's message and the King's answer--Siege of Harfleur--Henry as commander--King in disguise enters tents of his soldiers--Battle of Agincourt--The King's reception on his return to England--War with France renewed--Treaty of peace--The King's marriage.

_Sources:_ Couch. Historical tales from Shakespeare. Shakespeare. King Henry IV. Shakespeare. King Henry V.

_France, 15th Century._

_Reign of Charles VI and VII._

19. Joan of Arc.

_Outline:_ Conditions in France at the death of Charles VI--Childhood of Joan--Heavenly voices tell Joan her mission--The voices become more urgent--Her brutal reception from the Lord Vaucouleurs--The faith of the people in Joan--Money and an escort provided--In the presence of the Dauphin--Before the learned men of Poitiers--March to Orleans--The Siege--Joan before the council--End of the siege--Surrender of Beaugency--Joan meets English army under Talbot and utterly routs it--Coronation of Charles VII at Rheims--Indolence of King--Refuses to renew attack on Paris--Joan wounded--The French retreat, a blow to Joan's prestige--People lose faith in her--Capture--Treatment in prison--Trial--Death.

_Sources:_ Lang. Red true story book. Macgregor. Story of France. Boutet de Monvel. Joan of Arc.

_France, 15th Century._

_Reign of Charles VIII and Louis XII._

20. Bayard.

_Outline:_ The boy's choice--The page--Touching shields--In the garrison--The tournament--War--Capture of Milan--The duel--Bayard guards the bridge--Siege of Mezieres--Death of Bayard.

_Sources:_ Andrews. Story of Bayard. Greene. With spurs of gold. Macgregor. Story of France.

_England, 15th Century._

_Reign of Henry VIII and Edward VI._

21. Prince and the pauper.

_Outline:_ Birth of Tom and the Prince--The occupants of "Orful Court"--Tom visits the palace and changes garments with the Prince--Tom as the "Prince of Wales"--The Prince's experience in the school grounds--His meeting with Mr. Canty--Flight of the Canty family--Tom and the King--Life in the palace, death of the King--Meeting of Prince and Miles Hendon--Miles becomes Protector to the "King of Dreams"--Prince and the hermit--Prince as kitchenboy--Miles finds his ward and takes him home--Sir Hugh denounces his brother as an imposter and has him imprisoned--The prison--Miles takes flogging for the Prince--The coronation of the King--Appearance of the rightful King--Where is the great seal?--"Long live the King"--Miles Hendon sits in the presence of the King.

_Source:_ Clemens. Prince and the pauper.

STORIES FROM CHAUCER

1. Prologue.

The priest's tale. The cock and the fox.

2. The lawyer's tale. Constance.

3. The clerk's tale. Patient Griselda.

4. The knight's tale. Palamon and Arcite.

5. The franklin's tale. Dorigen.

_Sources for the story teller:_ Chaucer, Geoffrey. The student's Chaucer; ed. by Skeat.

_Adaptations:_ Tales of the Canterbury Pilgrims; retold from Chaucer and others by F.J. Harvey Darton.

This is the most attractive and complete edition of the Chaucer stories for children. The text is freely rendered and the author has rearranged the stories in groups. The book is charmingly illustrated by Hugh Thomson.

Stories from Chaucer retold from the Canterbury tales by J.W. McSpadden.

An excellent rendition of the Chaucer stories. The author has followed closely Chaucer's lines and in many places has included the original verse. This version will be found helpful in the preparation of the ten stories that it contains.

Canterbury chimes; or Chaucer tales retold for children by F. Storr and H. Turner.

This collection gives the Prologue and six of the pilgrims' stories. It follows closely the original verse, but is not as attractive as the McSpadden version, although the two are similar.

The Chaucer story book by Eva March Tappan.

Includes eleven stories freely told and simplified. On this account may be used for younger children. Some of the atmosphere of Chaucer's original tales is lost but the plots are made very clear, which is an aid in the preparation of the stories.

STORIES FROM THE FAERIE QUEENE.

1. Adventures of Una and the Red Cross Knight.

The quest--The wood of Error--The knight deceived by the magician, forsakes Una--The knight's adventures--Una and the lion and what befell her later--The last fight and the end of the quest.

2. The legend of Britomart.

Britomart looks into the magic mirror and later starts on her quest--What strange adventures befell Britomart--The great tournament for the Golden Girdle--How Britomart ended her quest.

3. The adventures of Sir Artegall.

Minor adventures in which Sir Artegall rights many wrongs--His adventures with the Queen of the Amazons and his rescue by Britomart--The death of the tyrant Grantorto.

4. The adventures of Sir Calidore.

The quest--Sir Calidore's encounter with the discourteous knight--Pasterella, and the successful ending of the quest.

_Sources for the story teller:_ Spenser, Edmund. Works; ed. by R. Morris.

_Adaptations:_ Stories from the Faerie Queene; retold from Spenser by L.H. Dawson.

Similar to the Macleod version, but not so conveniently arranged for the story teller.

Stories from the Faerie Queene; by Mary Macleod.

This contains more stories than the other versions and the material is so arranged that the story teller will find it a help in making out a program for a longer cycle. The best and most attractive edition to use with children.

Una and the Red Cross Knight, and other tales from Spenser's Faerie Queene; by N.G. Royde-Smith.

This book gives chiefly the first part of Spenser's Faerie Queene--the adventures of Una and the Red Cross Knight--but it is excellently told and charmingly illustrated by T.H. Robinson. In a good many places Spenser's original verse has been inserted, which gives an added charm.

IRISH HERO TALES.

1. Quest of the sons of Turenn.

2. Cuchulain's youth.

3. Strife for the dun cow of Cooley.

4. Cuchulain and Ferdia.

5. Cuchulain's death.

6. Fate of the sons of Usna.

7. King Fergus and King Iubdan.

8. Chase of the Gilla Dacar.

9. Oisin in the land of youth.

_Sources for the story teller:_

Curtin, Jeremiah. Hero tales of Ireland.

For the most part disconnected stories of adventure, which, though full of interest, lack the peculiar Celtic flavor. Contains: Chase of the Gilla Dacar.

Gregory, Augusta, _lady_. Cuchulain of Muirthemne.

The most detailed account of Cuchulain told with great sympathy in dignified, often metrical prose. Contains: Cuchulain's youth, Strife for the dun cow, Cuchulain and Ferdia, Cuchulain's death, Fate of the sons of Usna.

Hull, Eleanor. Boys' Cuchulain.

An abridged and adapted version of the Cuchulain legend that retains much of the heroic spirit. Requires little preparation from the story teller. Contains: Cuchulain's youth, Strife for the dun cow, Cuchulain's death, Fate of the sons of Usna.

Joyce, P.W. Old Celtic romances.

A translation may either follow the very words or reproduce the life and spirit of the original. I have chosen this latter course.--_Author's pref._ Contains: Chase of the Gilla Dacar, Oisin in the land of youth.

O'Grady, S.H. Silva gadelica.

Valuable and interesting material in the raw. Contains: King Fergus and King Iubdan, Chase of the Gilla Dacar.

Rolleston, T.W. High deeds of Finn.

Simple versions which possess a genuine atmosphere, although the author did not go directly to the manuscripts for his material. Contains: King Fergus and King Iubdan, Chase of the Gilla Dacar, Oison in the land of youth.

STORIES FROM SHAKESPEARE.

1. As you like it.

2. Much ado about nothing.

3. Macbeth.

4. King John.

5. Merchant of Venice.

6. Taming of the shrew.

7. Julius Caesar.

8. Hamlet.

9. Tempest.

10. Comedy of errors.

11. King Lear.

12. Midsummer night's dream.

13. Coriolanus.

14. Twelfth night.

15. Winter's tale.

16. King Richard III.

_Sources for the story teller:_ Shakespeare, William. Shakespeare plays; ed. by I. Gollancz. (Temple edition.)

_Adaptations:_ Historical tales from Shakespeare by A.T.Q. Couch.

Contains eight of Shakespeare's historical plays, clearly told; Coriolanus, Julius Caesar, King John, King Richard 2nd, King Henry 4th, King Henry 5th, King Henry 6th, and King Richard 3rd.

The children's Shakespeare; stories from the plays; told and chosen by A.S. Hoffman.

A number of the best known plays retold in prose with the most famous speeches included in the original verse. Contains: As you like it, Julius Caesar, King Henry 5th, King John, King Lear, King Richard 2nd, Macbeth, Merchant of Venice, Midsummer night's dream and Tempest. These are also published separately.

Tales from Shakespeare; by Charles and Mary Lamb.

A well known popular version of twenty of Shakespeare's plays. Tempest, Midsummer night's dream, Winter's tale, Much ado about nothing, As you like it, Two gentlemen of Verona, Merchant of Venice, Cymbeline, King Lear, Macbeth, All's well that ends well, Taming of the shrew, Comedy of errors, Measure for measure, Twelfth night, Timon of Athens, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, and Pericles, Prince of Tyre.

The Shakespeare story-book, by Mary Macleod.

Seventeen of Shakespeare's best known plays; Tempest, Two gentlemen of Verona, Much ado about nothing, Midsummer night's dream, Merchant of Venice, As you like it, Taming of the shrew, Twelfth night, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, Cymbeline, Winter's tale and Comedy of errors. These stories have been told with accuracy and the book has proved popular with children.

Midsummer night's dream; introductory story, decorations and il. by L.F. Perkins.

An adapted version of Midsummer night's dream, with a short introductory story of Shakespeare's time and charming illustrations by the editor.

STORIES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT.

1. The Creation. The Garden of Eden.

2. The story of Noah.

The building of the Ark--The flood--The message of the dove--The bow in the clouds.

3. The story of Abraham.

God's promise--Toward the land of Canaan--Isaac's birth--Abraham offers up Isaac to God--Isaac and Rebecca--Jacob and Esau--Jacob's dream--Jacob and Rachel.

4. The story of Joseph.

Joseph and his brothers--The coat of many colors--In the land of Egypt--Pharaoh's dream--The famine--The brothers go down to buy corn--Their second journey--The cup--Joseph makes himself known to his brothers--Jacob finds his sons--Jacob's blessing.

5. The story of Moses and the Children of Israel.

The Israelites in bondage--The child in the bulrushes--The burning bush--Bricks without straw--The miracle--The ten plagues--The flight from Egypt--Across the Red Sea--Through the wilderness--The ten commandments--The worship of the Golden Calf--The building of the tabernacle--Balaam and the ass--Moses' death--Joshua leads them into the promised land.

6. The story of Gideon. The story of Samson.

7. David, the Shepherd King.

Saul disobeys God and David is made king--David plays the harp before Saul--David kills the giant, Goliath--Saul seeks to kill David--The Love of Jonathan and David--David spares Saul's life--The battle of Gilboa--David's lament--The twenty-third psalm.

8. The story of Solomon.

Solomon's choice--He sits in wise judgment between two women--The building of the temple--The visit of the Queen of Sheba--Some of the proverbs of Solomon.

9. The story of Ruth. The story of Esther.

10. Little Samuel. Daniel, the fearless.

_Sources for the story teller:_

Bible text: Douay version. King James version.

Josephus, Flavius. Our young folks Josephus.

A simplification of the Jewish history of Josephus. Contains: Story of Abraham--Story of Joseph--Story of Moses--Stories of Gideon and Samson--Story of David--Story of Solomon--Stories of Ruth and Esther.

_Adaptations of the Bible text_:

Bible stories retold by L.L. Weedon.

Retold simply but not without dignity.

Bible stories. Old Testament; with an introduction and notes by R.G. Moulton.

"Stories in the language of Scripture, altered only by omissions."

Bible stories in Bible language, by E.T. Potter.

Similar in plan to the Moulton and Tappan editions.

Garden of Eden, by G. Hodges.

Stories from the first nine books of the Old Testament. Somewhat modern in spirit. Contains: The Creation; Story of Noah; Story of Abraham; Story of Joseph; Story of Moses; Stories of Gideon and Samson; Story of David; Story of Ruth; Story of Samuel.

Old, old story book, compiled from the Old Testament by E.M. Tappan.

The Bible text is followed literally, omissions being made for the sake of clearness.

Old Testament stories, selected for the children by E. Chisholm.

Retains the dignity and simplicity of the Bible narrative. Contains: Story of Abraham; Story of Joseph; Story of Moses.

Stories from the Old Testament for children, by H.S.B. Beale.

Told in the language of the Bible save where the abridgment requires explanation from the author. Contains: Story of Abraham; Story of Joseph; Story of Moses; Stories of Gideon and Samson; Story of David; Story of Solomon; Little Samuel.

Story of the Bible, by C. Foster.

"Told in simple language adapted to all ages, but especially to the young."

Story of the chosen people, by H.A. Guerber.

A direct, historical narrative having considerable background.

STORIES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT.

1. The child Jesus.

The birth of Jesus--The flight into Egypt--The return to Nazareth--The boy in the temple.

2. The beginning of Jesus' ministry.

Jesus' baptism--His temptation--Choosing His disciples--The miracle of the fishes.

3. Miracles.

The man with palsy--At the pool of Bethesda--The man with the withered hand--The sermon on the mount.

4. Other miracles.

He heals the son of the widow of Nain--Jairus' daughter--He feeds the multitude--He walks on the sea--He raises Lazarus from the dead.

5. Parables.

The lost sheep--The prodigal son--The sower--The story of the Good Samaritan--Jesus blesses little children.

6. Last events in Jesus' life on earth.

His betrayal by Judas--His crucifixion--The women at the tomb--His resurrection from the dead--The last supper--His ascension into heaven.

7. St. Stephen, the first martyr. St. Peter's vision.

8. Story of St. Paul.

_Sources for the story teller:_

_Bible text:_ Douay version. King James version.

_Adaptations:_

When the King came; stories from the four Gospels, by George Hodges.

The life of Christ directly and simply told, with a matter of fact treatment of the supernatural and miraculous.

Story of stories, by R.C. Gillie.

A connected life of Christ with due emphasis on its spiritual significance.

Stories from the life of Christ, by J.H. Kelman.

Selected from the Gospels, retaining the biblical language.

Little child's life of Jesus, by A. Steedman.

Reverent in tone, but somewhat weakened by the adaptation.

ROBIN HOOD STORIES.

1. How Robin Hood became an outlaw.

2. The shooting-match at Nottingham.

3. Little John's adventures at the Sheriff's house.

4. Robin Hood and Will Scarlet.

5. Robin Hood aids a knight in distress.

6. Robin Hood and his men go to London to shoot for the Queen.

7. King Richard's adventures with Robin Hood.

_Sources for the story teller:_

Macleod, Mary. Book of ballad stories.

Includes 15 tales of Robin Hood's adventures taken from early sources. The stories are told very briefly and lack the charm of the more modern versions.

McSpadden, J.W. Stories of Robin Hood and his merry outlaws.

Contains 24 stories of Robin Hood and his band. Not as good as the Howard Pyle version, but the best inexpensive edition.

Perkins, L.F. Robin Hood.

The history and adventures of Robin Hood retold in verse, and attractively illustrated by the author. Good to give to children to acquaint them with the ballad form.

Pyle, Howard. The merry adventures to Robin Hood.

This is undoubtedly the best prose version of the Robin Hood ballads and the best source for the story teller. It fully expresses the out of door atmosphere and the spirit of good fellowship and adventure that is found in the original ballads.

Rhead, L.J. Bold Robin Hood and his outlaw band.

A retelling in prose style is good but lacks spirit and humor of Pyle versions.

Tappan, E.M. Robin Hood.

This collection gives 16 stories of Robin Hood's exploits. Some of the stories have been slightly altered, but the atmosphere has been kept in the main.

BALLAD STORIES.

1. Kinmont Willie.

2. Black Agnace of Dunbar.

3. Patient Griselda.

4. Saddle to rags.

5. The beggar's daughter of Bednall-Green.

6. Muckle-mou'ed Meg.

7. Sir Patrick Spens.

8. Barring of the door.

9. The ballad of Chevy Chase.

10. The King of France's daughter.

11. The king and the miller.

12. The heir of Linne.

_Sources for the story teller_:

Greenwood, Grace. Stories from famous ballads; ed. by Caroline Burnite.

A new edition of Grace Greenwood's collection of nine of the old ballads. They are told in a direct and simple way, and with a great deal of charm. Contains: Patient Griselda, The Beggar's daughter, Sir Patrick Spens. Chevy Chase, King of France's daughter, King and the miller and The heir of Linne.

Grierson, E.W. Children's tales from Scottish ballads.

A splendid collection of seventeen of the best known ballads retold in prose for children. They are well written and full of the spirit of romance and adventure. Contains: Kinmont Willie, Black Agnes of Dunbar, Muckle-mou'ed Meg, Sir Patrick Spens, The heir of Linne.

Macleod, Mary. A book of ballad stories.

Thirty-four ballads in prose, including the Robin Hood and many other well known tales. The selection of material is good. Contains: Patient Griselda, Saddle to rags, The beggar's daughter, The king and the miller, The heir of Linne.

Percy, Thomas. The boy's Percy, being old ballads from Percy's Reliques; S. Lanier.

A scholarly collection, in poetry form, of thirty-five English ballads. Some of them could not be used for telling, but they are all interesting and should be read in order to get the old ballad spirit. Contains: Chevy Chase, The king and the miller, The heir of Linne.

Smith, J.C. _and_ Soutar, G.A. A book of ballads for boys and girls.

A collection of fifty-four ballads divided into three parts; ballads of romance, ballads historical and legendary, ballads literary and elegiac. Each ballad is told in verse with an explanatory note and there is a general introduction on ballad poetry. Contains: Kinmont Willie, Sir Patrick Spens, and Chevy Chase.

Tappan, E.M. Old ballads in prose.

This collection comprises twenty-two of the old ballad stories. In it are found several humorous stories not contained in the other collections. A good book to use with children. Contains: Saddle to rags and Barring of the door.

A SELECTION OF MODERN NARRATIVE POEMS, CHIEFLY HISTORICAL. FOR READING ALOUD.

Ancient Mariner. Coleridge.

The Armada. Macaulay.

Barbara Frietchie. Whittier.

The battle of the Baltic. Campbell.

The battle of Agincourt. Drayton.

The battle of Charlestown Harbor. Hayne.

The brown dwarf of Rügen. Whittier.

The burial of Moses. Alexander.

The courtship of Miles Standish. Longfellow.

The defense of the Alamo. Joaquin Miller.

The destruction of Sennacherib. Lord Byron.

Evangeline. Longfellow.

Horatius. Macaulay.

The emperor's bird's nest. Longfellow.

Idylls of the King. Tennyson.

The Inchcape Rock. Southey.

Incident of the French camp. Browning.

Ivry, a song of the Huguenots. Macaulay.

John Gilpin's ride. Cowper.

King Alfred and the Harper. Sterling.

The Landing of the Pilgrims. Hemans.

The Leak in the dike. Phoebe Gary.

Lochinvar. Scott.

Lord Ullin's daughter. Campbell.

Marmion. Scott.

Paul Revere's ride. Longfellow.

The pied Piper of Hamelin. Browning.

The Revenge. Tennyson.

Sheridan's ride. Read.

Sohrab and Rustum. Arnold.

The song of Hiawatha. Longfellow.

Storming of Corinth. Lord Byron.

The vision of Sir Launfal. Lowell.

The wreck of the Hesperus. Longfellow.

_Sources:_

Gayley, C.M. _and_ Flaherty, M.C. Poetry of the people.

_Contents_: Older ballads; Poems of England; Poems of Scotland; Poems of Ireland; Poems of America.

A very complete collection of well known and less known historical and patriotic poems. Recently revised to include twenty-seven poems and national anthems of the World War.

Henley, W.E. Lyra heroica.

A book of patriotic verse, chiefly from English sources. Contains also the ballads of Chevy Chase, Sir Patrick Spens, Kinmont Willie and others.

Lang, A. Blue poetry book.

Old ballads, English historical poems and a few others.

Longfellow, H.W. Complete poetical works.

Olcott, F.J. Story telling poems.

Arranged under the following headings: Deeds of right and wrong; Fairies, magic and mystery; Jolly rhymes and poems; Sad poems; Historical legends and stories; Sacred stories and legends.

Scollard, Clinton. Ballads of American bravery.

Poems commemorating valorous deeds and brave men in American history, such as The men of the Alamo, Kearny at the Seven Pines, Keenan's charge, John Burns of Gettysburg, Sheridan's ride, A ballad of Manila bay, Down the Little Big Horn, Battle of Charlestown Harbor.

Scott, Sir Walter. Poetical works.

Tennyson, Alfred. Idylls of the King.

Wiggin _and_ Smith. Golden numbers.

A book of English verse for boys and girls. Some divisions are: Story poems, When banners are waving, Tales of olden time, One of the best collections for general use.

See also, Granger. An index to poetry and recitations.

PROSE SELECTIONS AND STORIES TO READ ALOUD TO BOYS AND GIRLS.

About Elizabeth Eliza's piano. Hale. Peterkin papers.

Adventures of Pinocchio. Collodi.

The adventures of a Fourth. Aldrich. Story of a bad boy.

Adventures of the windmills. Cervantes. Don Quixote; ed. by Parry

An animal show at night. Bostock. Training of wild animals.

Arkansaw bear. Paine.

Attack of the savages. Marryat. Masterman Ready.

Bear that had a bank account. Boyesen. Boyhood in Norway.

Bee-man of Orn. Stockton.

Boldheart (Dickens). Lucas. Runaways and castaways.

Box S round up. Lummis. New Mexico David.

A brave rescue and a rough ride. Blackmore. Lorna Doone.

A captured Santa Claus. Page.

A centurion of the Thirtieth. Kipling. Puck of Pook's Hill.

Christian meets Apollyon. Bunyan. Pilgrim's progress.

Christmas carol. Dickens.

Cricket on the Hearth. Dickens.

Daisy's jewel box. Alcott. Spinning wheel stories.

The deep-sea diver. Moffett. Careers of danger and daring.

Dog of Flanders. Ouida.

Favorite of the gods. Hutchinson. Golden porch.

The fight. Hughes. Tom Brown's school days.

Fishing on the Grand Banks. Kipling. Captains courageous.

Gallagher. Davis.

The gold bug. Foe.

The great locomotive chase. Pittenger. Booth. Wonderful escapes by Americans. (Adapted.)

Great stone face. Hawthorne.

Green cap. Brown. Star jewels.

How Amyas threw his sword into the sea. Kingsley. Westward ho!

How Otto dwelt at St. Michaelsburg. Pyle. Otto of the Silver hand.