1
60
13
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/603c574967c30713df7813c5e7ed0f74.PNG
27ad4b6e4641858e8a7a89b699cba487
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/bbc1fac8ca8c51b32d66a510c4167ef4.PNG
b8cdaa4461da242b93cb3b6c8f7c3612
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/36f11b8428667d46db9a7fd37c2b76ac.txt
81a9252b6e5c90c5a01c467b158c3f2e
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Heart of Oak Books (Book 2)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Charles Elliot Norton
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Google Books
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
D. C. Heath and Company
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1903
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
55
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Pages 25-26
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Verse
Description
An account of the resource
The city mouse lives in a house the garden mouse lives in a bower he's friendly with the frogs and toads and sees the pretty plants in flower the city mouse eats bread and cheese the garden mouse eats what he can we will not grudge him seeds and stocks poor little timid furry man A field mouse had a friend who lived in a house in town. Now the town mouse was asked by the field mouse to dine with him, and out he went and sat down for a meal of corn and wheat. "Do you know my friend, said he "that you live a mere ant's life out here? Why I have all kinds of things at home; come, and enjoy them." So the two set off for town, and there the town mouse showed his beans and meal, his dates too, his cheese and fruit and honey. And as the field mouse ate, drank and was merry, he thought how rich his friend was and how poor he was. but as they ate, a man all at once opened the door and the mice were in such a fear that they ran into a crack. Then, when they would eat some nice figs, in came a maid to get a pot of honey or a bit of cheese, and when they saw her, they hid in a hole. Then the field mouse would eat no more, but said to the town mouse:"do as you like my good friend, eat all you want, have your fill of good things, but you are always in fear of your life. As for me, poor mouse, who have only corn and wheat. I will live on at home, in no fear of any one."
Antagonist: Servant
Antagonist: Someone
Country Food: Corn
Country Food: Wheat
From United States
Town Food: Beans
Town Food: Bread
Town Food: Cheese
Town Food: Dates
Town Food: Fruits
Town Food: Honey
Town Food: Meal
verse
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/e993f3dbafce5397d8975dc28344582d.PNG
458e81a934ce281ffbaa4e7a73372b9f
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/db18154c6ab674c10746db7f736b1a15.PNG
282e66bd9a0bea9a7291684713662da5
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/ac1aa55678a8fa86e979b71ccca376bc.PNG
666f839451e4c98533ed6d261ca603cb
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Fables Illustrated by Stories from Real Life
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Mrs. George Cupples
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Carlson Fables Collection
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
T. Nelson and Sons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1874
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Harrison Weir
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
54
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
132-134
Description
An account of the resource
A country mouse invited an old friend who resided in town to pay him a visit. The town mouse said he would come with pleasure; and the country mouse, to show how glad he was to see him, exerted himself to the utmost to make the visit agreeable. The town mouse at so sparingly that the country mouse was quite distressed to see his friend with such a poor appetite. "Ah if you would but stay with us for a week," said he "we will send you home with such an appetite that you will be envied by every one of your friends." "Stay a week!" replied the town mouse. "My dear friend, I was just going to ask you how you contrive to live for an hour in such an out-of-the-way place as this! What a superior life one leads in a town! We cannot live for ever, as you well know, and what is the use of wasting your days here? Take my advice, and let our life be a merry one, if it must be short." The poor country mouse was so pleased with the winning ways and polished manners of his friend that he consented to go with him to his residence in town. It was a large hosue where the town mouse stayed, and he exerted himself in turn to entertain his friend. The country mouse was quietly yielding himself to the enjoyment of the hour when suddenly some people came into the room, forcing them to take refuge in a hole under a grate. They had scarecely crept out of their hiding-place when the loud barking of dogs caused them to run back again in greater terror than before. This was too much for the nerves of the country mouse: bidding his friend good-bye, he said "This life may suit you, my dear friend, but I'd rather have my homely fare where I have quietness to eat it, than live, in this constant state of fright, upon your luxuries." It is better to live quietly and contentedly in a cottage, than in luxury and strife in a palace.
Antagonist: Dog
Antagonist: Someone
From Scotland
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/dfd9d297759fee670493b3d80aad8abf.PNG
5f7adad3d248b59c9a7501f9f67babd8
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/8166481ade9669f4a5f142a018c19069.PNG
8aa711077cd944c23e6eff89401fe886
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Aesop's Fables
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Edited by William Thomas Stead
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Carlson Fables Collection
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
The Palmer Company
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1911
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Illustrator Unknown
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
50
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
20-21
Description
An account of the resource
Once upon a time a country mouse who had a friend in town invited him to pay him a visit in the country. The Country mouse gave his old friend the best he had, peas and barley, cheese-parings and nuts. The town mouse, pikcing here a bit there, while the host sat nibbling a blade of barley-straw, at length exclaimed "how is it, my good friend, that you can endure the dullness of this life. You are living like a toad in a hole. Come with me and I'll show you life and the town." The country mouse assented; and they set out togetehr on their journey to town. it was midnight ere they reached the great house where the town mouse took up his quarters. On the table were the remains of a splendid banquet. The town mouse pressed dish upon dish and dainty upon dainty on the country mouse. In the midst of his enjoyment, the door flew open and a party of revelers burst into the room. The mice jumped from the table and hid themselves in the first corner they could reach. No sooner had they ventured to creep out again than the barking of dogs drove them back in still greater terror than before. At length, when things seemed quiet, the country mouse stole out from his hiding place and bidding his friend good-by, whistered in his ear "Oh my good sir, this fine mode of living may do for those who like it; but give me my barley bread in peace and security before the daintiest feast where fear and care are in waiting."
Antagonist: Dog
Antagonist: Someone
Country Food: Barley
Country Food: Cheese
Country Food: Nuts
Country Food: Peas
From United States
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/50092a979b8a4299c50f4c5768ecefe6.jpg
99a440e2f19e1771bcda0606c283aada
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/2e6b30f317e33bf98373ff094e1b50bb.jpg
378d3714ae19e31e2fa6b5669b189b5c
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Reading-literature. First reader
Relation
A related resource
Labeled "A Norse Folk Tale" in reader, and indeed borrows from (16) and (12)
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
48
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Harriette Taylor Treadwell,
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
The Baldwin Project
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Peterson and Company
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1911
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Frederick Richardson
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Reader
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Pages 57-58
Description
An account of the resource
A town mouse met a country mouse in a forest. The country mouse was getting nuts. "Are you getting nuts for food?" asked the town mouse. "Yes," said the country mouse, "I am getting nuts for winter. The woods are full of nuts. It is a fine place to live." "I have a fine place to live too," said the town mouse. "I do not get nuts for winter, but I have all I want to eat. You must come to see me." "Yes, I will," said the country mouse. "But you come to see me first. You can come on Christmas." So the town mouse went to see the country mouse on Christmas. It was a long way. And there was snow on the ground. So when the town mouse got there he was very hungry. The country mouse had nuts to eat, and she had good water to drink. The country mouse ate a big dinner. But the town mouse said, "I can not eat this food. It is not good. Now you come to see me, and eat some of my food." So the town mouse went home. And the country mouse went with him. It was a long way. They were very hungry. The town mouse had bread and cheese and crumbs from the Christmas dinner. The food was very good. The country mouse ate and ate. Then she said to the town mouse, "How rich you must be." [Illustration] Soon a door opened, and a woman came in. The town mouse ran to his hole. The woman went out and left the door open. A big, hungry cat came running in. The town mouse ran far into his hole. The country mouse ran after him. But the old cat caught the country mouse by the tail. Then the door shut with a bang. This frightened the cat, and she let go of the mouse. The country mouse jumped far into the hole. "Do you call this a happy home? Do you call this riches?" said she. "I do not want such riches. I only got away with my life. I am happy in my country home. There I have nuts and good water. And I do not have to run for my life. Good day, I am going home." And the country mouse ran home as fast as she could.
Antagonist: Cat
Antagonist: Someone
Christmas
Country Food: Nuts
From Norway
From United States
Reader
Town Food: Bread
Town Food: Cheese
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/8b16195efcb9546789609008c179d323.PNG
28dde27be64e88051616fedff3aa7a9e
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/d67f301e9da721c7260d3c5d3b0735bb.PNG
f959d42da5fbe6db6ab61b3c1fb62973
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Illustration
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
World-Wide Fables
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Carlson Fable Collection
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
McLoughlin Brothers
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1880
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Illustrator Unknown
Relation
A related resource
borrows from Alexander Pope (43) which makes it very similar to (16) and (34) which also borrow from this version
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Verse
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
44
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
no listed page numbers
Description
An account of the resource
ONCE on a time (so runs the Fable) a Country-Mouse, right hospitable, Received a Town-Mouse at his board, Just as Farmer might a Lord, a frugal Mouse, upon the whole, Yet loved his friend, and had a Soul, Knew what was handsome, and would do it, Or just occasion, and be mute. He brought him bacon, nothing lean, Pudding that might have pleased a dean; Cheese, such as men in Suffolk make, Yet wished it Stilton for his sake, Yet, to his guest though no Way sparing, He eat himself the rind and paring. Our courtier scarce could touch bit, But showed his breeding and his wit; He did his best to seem to eat, And cried, "I vow you’re mighty neat. But la! my friend, this savage scene! Leave it, and come and live with men: Consider, mice, like men, must die, Both small and great, both you and I: Then spend your life in joy and sport," This doctrine, friend, I learn'd at court.’ The veriest hermit in the nation May yield, Heaven knows to strong temptation. Away they come, through thick and thin, To tall house near Lincoln's Inn. Now let it in word, be said, The moon was up, and men abed, The napkins white, the carpet red, The guests withdrawn, had left the treat And down the mice sat tete-a-tete. Our courtier walks from dish to dish, Tastes for his friend of fowl and fish, "That jelly’s rich, this malmsey healing, Pray dip your whiskers and your tail in.’ Was ever such happy swain, He stuffs, and swills, and stuffs again. I’m quite ashamed—’tis mighty rude To eat so much—but all’s so good -, I have a thousand thanks to give, My Lord above knows how to live.’ No sooner said, but from the hall, Rush chaplain, butler, dogs and all: A rat, A rat! clap to the door’- The cat comes bounding on the floor. An’t please your honor, ’quoth the peasant, 'This same desert is not so pleasant: Give me again my hollow tree, crust of bread, and liberty!’
Antagonist: Cat
Antagonist: Dog
Antagonist: Servant
Antagonist: Someone
Country Food: Bacon
Country Food: Cheese
Country Food: Pudding
Town Food: Fish
Town Food: Fowl
Town Food: Jellies
Town Food: Malmsey
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/6ac119b7b54a07a977d9922b87cb010c.PNG
2b7b914c7933c1c43a3f32840164fb31
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/15028fd27c5e8dd27b876aa3e6afe5c8.PNG
f910e1162c89c2670c12b498c3a8d5a4
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/3b22f55dae1a154c9e907b3c2eab6bc5.PNG
6b8eb7ec92dfa757eb20d9209e574e9b
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The British Poets
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Alexander Pope
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Google Books
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Chiswick Press
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1822
Language
A language of the resource
english
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Verse
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
43
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
page 153
Relation
A related resource
(16), (34) and (44) all borrow from this version,
Description
An account of the resource
Our friend Dan Prior had, you know,
A tale exactly a propos;
Name a town life--and, in a trice,
He had a story of two mice.
Once on a time (so runs the fable)
A country mouse-right hospitable-
Received a town mouse at his board,
Just as a farmer might a lord.
A frugal mouse upon the whole,
Yet loved his friend, and had a soul;
Know what was handsome, and would do 't.
On just occasion _coute qui coute_.
He brought him bacon nothing lean,
Pudding that might have pleased a Dean;
Cheese, such as men of Suffolk make,
But wished it Stilton for his sake.
Yet to his guest by no means sparing,
He munched himself the rind and paring.
Our courtier scarce could touch a bit,
But showed his breeding and his wit,
And did his best to seem to eat--
And said: "I vow you're mighty neat;
But, my dear friend, this savage scene!-
I pray you come and live with men.
Consider mice, like men, must die;
Then crop the rosy hours that fly."
The veriest hermit in the nation
May yield, all know, to strong temptation:
Away they went, through thick and thin,
To a tall house near Lincoln's Inn.
The moonbeam fell upon the wall,
And tipped with silver roof and all,-
Palladian walls, Venetian doors,
Grotesco roofs and stucco floors;
And, let it in one word be said,
The moon was up-the men abed-
The guests withdrawn had left, though late,
When down the mice sat tete a tete
Our courtier walks from dish to dish,
And tastes of flesh, and fowl, and fish;
Tells all their names, lays down the law,
"Que ca est bon! Ah, goutez ca!
That jelly's rich, this malmsey's healing,
Pray dip your whiskers and your tail in!"
Was ever such a happy swain--
He stuffs, and sips, and stuffs again!
"I'm quite ashamed--'tis mighty rude
To eat so much--all is so good."
But as he spoke, bounce from the hall
Rushed chaplain, butler, dogs, and all.
Oh! for the heart of Homer's mice
Or gods, to save them in a trice;
It was by miracle they think,
For Roman stucco has no chink.
"But, please your honour," said the peasant,
"This same dessert is not so pleasant:
Give me again my hollow tree,
A crust of bread, and liberty!"
Antagonist: Cat
Antagonist: Dog
Antagonist: Servant
Antagonist: Someone
Country Food: Bacon
Country Food: Cheese
Country Food: Pudding
From England
Town Food: Fish
Town Food: Fowl
Town Food: Jellies
Town Food: Malmsey
verse
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/f06242d93e0bd758bfdf2f20f513bba9.PNG
3f506a330d411aaddfba362f90a4a4aa
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/a9141bb5f562307e8561329bbd62d312.PNG
d5b741e4524b89403f4756491d6c7457
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/0ce1d95e7d6d7e3e136d614feb0b1ac9.PNG
51579cce48653864c77ad5c7180eeacb
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Grandfather's Stories
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
James Johonott
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
google books
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
American Book Company
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1889
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Illustrator Unknown
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
35
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Pages 11-13
Description
An account of the resource
a country mouse, a plain, sensible sort of fellow, was once visited by former friend of his who lived in a neighboring city. The country mouse put before his friend some fine peas, some choice bacon, and a bit of rare cheese, and called upon him to eat heartily of the good food. The city mouse nibbled little here and there in dainty manner, wondering at the pleasure his host took in such coarse fare. In their after-dinner chat the town mouse said to the country mouse, "Come now with me, this very night, and see with your own eyes what life lead." The country mouse consented, and, as soon as it fell dark, off they started for the city, where they arrived just as a splendid supper, given by the master of the house, where our town friend lived, was over. The city mouse soon got together heap of dainties on corner of the handsome Turkey carpet. The country mouse, who had never even heard the names of half the meats set before him, was thinking where he should begin, when the room-door creaked, opened, and in entered a servant with light. The companions ran off, but, everything soon being quiet again, they returned to their feast, when once more the door opened, and the son of the master of the house came in with a great bounce, followed by his little terrier, who ran sniffing to the very spot where our friends had just been. The city mouse was by that time safe in his hole which, by the way, he had not been thoughtful enough to show to his friend, who could not find better shelter than sofa, behind which he waited in fear and trembling till it was quiet again. The city mouse then called upon him to resume his supper, but the country mouse said: "No, no I shall be off as fast as I can. I would rather have a crust, with peace and quietness, than all your fine things in the midst of such alarms and frights as these."
Antagonist: Servant
Antagonist: Someone
Country Food: Bacon
Country Food: Cheese
Country Food: Peas
Town Food: Meats
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/4120dad38c092164d487982c53c77ecc.PNG
83c3ecbc80b230dfb7e035d9a31d9a0d
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/9c11c12bc706e997e66ab7f352592e18.PNG
a1fb1b9bc15e3968fe15786a4fdd668b
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/8b6e858302e34c80620895e868882d62.PNG
48c0946077438417832020b74f25794e
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Aesop's Fables: A New Version, Chiefly from Original Sources
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Thomas James
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Google Books
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
John Murray
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1848
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Illustrated by John Tinniel
Language
A language of the resource
English
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Pages 27-29
Description
An account of the resource
ONCE upon a time a Country Mouse who had a friend in town invited him, for old acquaintance' sake, to pay him a visit in the country. The invitation being accepted in due form, the Country Mouse, though plain and rough and some- what frugal in his nature, opened his heart and store, in honor of hospitality and an old friend. There was not a carefully stored up morsel that he did not bring forth out of his larder, peas and barley, cheese-parings and nuts, hoping by quantity to make up what he feared was wanting in quality, to suit the pal- ate of his dainty guest. The Town Mouse, con- descending to pick a bit here and a bit there, while the host sat nibbling a blade of barley- straw, at length exclaimed: “How is it, my good friend, that you can endure the dulness of this unpolished life? You are living like a toad in a hole. You can’t really prefer these solitary rocks and woods to streets teeming with carriages and men. On my honor, you are wasting your time miserably here. We must make the most of life while it lasts. A mouse, you know, does not live for ever. So come with me and I’ll show you life and the town.” Overpowered with such fine words and so polished a manner, the Country Mouse assented, and they set out together on their journey to town. It was late in the evening when they crept stealthily into the city, and midnight ere they reached the great house, where the Town Mouse took up his quarters. Here were couches of crimson velvet, carv- ings in ivory, every thing in short that de- noted wealth and luxury. On the table were the remains of a splendid banquet, to procure which all the choicest shops in the town had been ransacked the day before. It was now the turn of the courtier to play the host; he places his country friend on purple, runs to and fro to supply all his wants, presses dish upon dish and dainty upon dainty, and as though he were waiting on a king, tastes every course ere he ventures to place it before his rustic cousin. The Country Mouse, for his part, affects to make himself quite at home, and blesses the good fortune that had wrought such a change in his way of life; when, in the midst of his enjoyment, as he is thinking with contempt of the poor fare he has forsaken, on a sudden the door flies open, and a party of revellers, returning from a late entertainment, bursts into the room. The affrighted friends jump from the table in the greatest consterna- tion and hide themselves in the first corner they can reach. No sooner do they venture to creep out again than the barking of dogs drives them back in still greater terror than before. At length, when things seemed quiet, the Country Mouse stole out from his hiding- place, and bidding his friend good-bye, whis- pered in his ear: “Oh, my good sir, this fine mode of living may do for those who like it; but give me my barley-bread in peace and se- curity before the daintiest feast where Fear and Care are in waiting.”
Antagonist: Dog
Antagonist: Someone
Country Food: Barley
Country Food: Cheese
Country Food: Nuts
Country Food: Peas
From England
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/a0a5230324a93d77187e3cab6d204154.jpg
d92c8dd9ecd27fb9c3373c01930eeaa5
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/a0b275a7827da47b6a6d57e5d32e84a4.jpg
d0b87a5e74bbee63a948c935c8121969
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/dda53e0f2dff4fc5bd5aa3bdb47b4c21.jpg
40f2bc16d2321e23ae554572d29edfb3
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Fables of John Gay (somewhat altered).
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
John Benson Rose
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Hathi Trust
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
William Clowes and sons
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1871
Relation
A related resource
borrows from Alexander Pope (43) which makes it very similar to (34) and (44) which also borrow from this version
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Verse
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
19
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
pages 125-126
Description
An account of the resource
Our friend Dan Prior had, you know, A tale exactly a propos ; Name a town life — and, in a trice, He had a story of two mice. Once upon a time (so runs the fable) A country mouse — right hospitable — Received a town mouse at his board, Just as a farmer might a lord. A frugal mouse upon the whole, Yet loved his friend, and had a soul; Knew what was handsome, and would do 't On just occasion coute qui coute. He brought him bacon nothing lean, Pudding that might have pleased a Dean ; Cheese, such as men of Suffolk make, But wished it Stilton for his sake. Yet to his guest by no means sparing, He munched himself the rind and paring. Our courtier scarce could touch a bit, But showed his breeding and his wit, And did his best to seem to eat — And said : " I vow you're mighty neat ; But, my dear friend, this savage scene! — I pray you come and live with men. Consider mice, like men, must die ; Then crop the rosy hours that fly." The veriest hermit in the nation May yield, all know, to strong temptation : Away they went, through thick and thin, To a tall house near Lincoln's Inn. The moonbeam fell upon the wall, And tipped with silver roof and all, — Palladian walls, Venetian doors, Grotesco roofs and stucco floors ; And, let it in one word be said, The moon was up — the men abed — The guests withdrawn had left, though late, When down the mice sat tete a tete. Our courtier walks from dish to dish, And tastes of flesh, and fowl, and fish ; Tells all their names, lays down the law, " Que ca est bon ! Ah, goutez ca ! That jelly's rich, this malmsey's healing, Pray dip your whiskers and your tail in ! " Was ever such a happy swain — He stuffs, and sips, and stuffs again ! " I'm quite ashamed— 'tis mighty rude To eat so much— all is so good." But as he spoke, bounce from the hall Bushed chaplain, butler, dogs, and all. Oh! for the heart of Homer's mice Or gods, to save them in a trice ; It was by miracle they think, For Roman stucco has no chink. " But, please your honour," said the peasant, " This same dessert is not so pleasant : Give me again my hollow tree, A crust of bread, and liberty ! "
Antagonist: Dog
Antagonist: Servant
Antagonist: Someone
Country Food: Bacon
Country Food: Bread
Country Food: Cheese
Country Food: Pudding
From England
Town Food: Fish
Town Food: Fowl
Town Food: Jellies
Town Food: Malmsey
verse
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/e1dc87384d167d6afffced07eb30745a.PNG
7f7df681f3af3a6ddf29f0bf89eaeff8
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/83c76247b8945001acaf4eb977437422.PNG
0d8ec4a75975ac3f71f307e6b91b274a
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Herford Æsop; fifty fables in verse
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Oliver Herford
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Hathi Trust
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Ginn and Company
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1921
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Illustrated by Oliver Herford
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Verse
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
15
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
76-77
Description
An account of the resource
A COUNTRY Mouse once asked a friend Who lived in Town to come and spend The day, and breathe his country air, And taste his simple country fare. But simple fare like cheese and rye And oatmeal failed to satisfy The City Mouse's pampered taste. "Your life, my friend, is going to waste In this outlandish hole," said he. "Come into Town and visit me — And I will show you how (forgive Plain speech) a gentlemouse should live." His host accepted with delight, So off they set and that same night, Arriving at the city house, Sat down to dine. The Country Mouse, Bewildered, scarce believed his eyes, For here were almonds, nuts and pies, Honey and custard, cream and cake, And—"What's that noise? For mercy's sake!" The Country Mouse exclaimed in fright, As through the floor with all their might They scampered, panting, out of breath."It almost frightened me to death!" "Oh, that—" explained the City Mouse,"That is the Man who shares my house; But he won't hurt you —" "That may be," Replied the guest, "but not for me This whirl of cake and custard gay; It is not worth the price you pay. I'm just as much obliged, but I Prefer the Simple Life — Good-by!"
Antagonist: Someone
Country Food: Cheese
Country Food: Oatmeal
Country Food: Rye
From United States
Town Food: Almonds
Town Food: Cakes
Town Food: Cream
Town Food: Custard
Town Food: Honey
Town Food: Nuts
Town Food: Pies
verse
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/3efb6832325a0673402988a5ce9ff1c5.PNG
0aa2e9d6de14f125c32928f5b39b9fdd
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/fc54c4df27a43b4adc4d3336929d7f44.PNG
e7bb3389fb4eebbf03ad69ca5dd7e3c7
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/2b245c2b4cc95ce0b244b6b1224f8a75.PNG
6046d4c80e3046fbc363b5bc69cd60a3
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
The Fables of Aesop, based on the text of L'estrange and Croxall
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Joseph Walter McSpadden
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Google Books
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Thomas Y. Crowell Company
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1903
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Illustrator Unknown
Relation
A related resource
Draws heavily from L'estrange (20) and Croxall (41)
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
10
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
71-73
Description
An account of the resource
A Country Mouse, plain, sensible sort of fellow, was once visited by former friend of his, who lived in neighboring city. The Country Mouse put before his friend some fine peas and wheat-stalks, and called upon him to eat heartily of the good cheer. The City Mouse nibbled little here and there in dainty manner, wondering at the pleasure his host took in such coarse and ordinary fare. Finally the City Mouse said to his host, in their after-dinner chat, "Really, my good friend, I am surprised that you can keep in such spirits in this dismal, dead-and-alive kind of place. You see here no life, no gayety, no society in short, but go on and on, in dull, humdrum sort of way, from one year's end to another. Come now, with me, this very night, and see with your own eyes what life I lead." The Country Mouse consented, and as soon as it was dark, off they started for the city, where they arrived just at the end of splendid supper given by the master of the house where our town friend lived. The City Mouse soon got together heap of dainties on corner of the handsome carpet. The Country Mouse, who had never even heard the names of half the meats set before him, was hesitating where he should begin, when the room door creaked, opened, and in entered a servant with light. Off ran the Mice; but everything soon being quiet again, they returned to their repast, when once more the door opened, and the son of the master of the house came running in, followed by his little Terrier, who ran sniffing to the very spot where our friends had just been. The City Mouse was by that time safe in his hole—which, by the way, he had not been thoughtful enough to show to his friend, who could find no better shelter than that afforded by a sofa, behind which he waited in fear and trembling till quiet was again restored. The City Mouse then called upon him to resume his supper, but the Country Mouse said, No, no; I shall be off as fast as I can. I would rather have my wheat-stalk with peace and security, than all your fine things in the midst of such alarms and frights as these." A crust with quietness is better than feast eaten in fear.
Antagonist: Dog
Antagonist: Servant
Antagonist: Someone
Country Food: Peas
Country Food: Wheat
From United States
Town Food: Meats
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/3edd005865ad54b2acadb09124068aaf.PNG
63796b9ae00e9d1bbf889bbb5b512994
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Aesop's Fables: A Version for Young Readers
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Project Gutenberg
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Ginn and Company
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1915
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Illustrated by Charles Livingston Bull
Language
A language of the resource
English
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Jenny Stickney
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
5
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
page 103
Description
An account of the resource
A MOUSE from the city went on a visit to a friend in the country. The Country Mouse, with many apologies, brought out the best that he had and waited on his guest. There was plenty of oatmeal and peas, a nice scrap of bacon, and even a paring of cheese for dessert. While the guest was dining, the Country Mouse, out of politeness, would eat none of these dainties, for fear there should not be enough for both, but nibbled a piece of straw to keep his guest company. When the dinner was over, the City Mouse said: “Old friend, I thank you for your courtesy, but I must have a plain talk with you. I do not see how you can bear to live so poor a life in this little hole. Why not come with me to the city, where you will have all sorts of good things to eat and a gay time? You are wasting your life. When you have once seen the city you will never be willing to return to this quiet place.” After being urged a long time, the Country Mouse at last agreed to go to the city that very night. So they started off together, and about midnight came to the great house where the City Mouse lived. In the dining room was spread a rich feast; and the City Mouse, with many airs and graces, ran about the table, and, picking out the nicest bits, waited upon his country friend, who, amazed at the good things, ate to his heart’s content. All at once the doors of the dining room were flung open, and in came a crowd of people, followed by a big dog, who barked loudly and ran about the room. The Mice rushed for the hole, to escape, and the little field Mouse almost died of fright. As soon as he was able to speak, he said: “Well! if this is city life, I have seen enough of it. Stay in this fine place if you like. I shall be only too glad to get home to my quiet, safer, country house and my plain oatmeal and peas.”
Antagonist: Dog
Antagonist: Someone
Country Food: Bacon
Country Food: Cheese
Country Food: Oatmeal
Country Food: Peas
From United States
-
https://townmousecountrymouse.omahahistories.net/files/original/4386d733a2ebd3cf2963b7b629e110b6.PNG
f1bc36c820c3fa482390ee5fcf81a311
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Æsop's Fables: A New Translation By V. S. Vernon Jones
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Vernon Stanley Vernon Jones
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Project Gutenberg
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Avenel Books
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1912
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
2
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
page 141
Description
An account of the resource
A Town Mouse and a Country Mouse were acquaintances, and the Country Mouse one day invited his friend to come and see him at his home in the fields. The Town Mouse came, and they sat down to a dinner of barleycorns and roots, the latter of which had a distinctly earthy flavour. The fare was not much to the taste of the guest, and presently he broke out with "My poor dear friend, you live here no better than the ants. Now, you should just see how I fare! My larder is a regular horn of plenty. You must come and stay with me, and I promise you you shall live on the fat of the land." So when he returned to town he took the Country Mouse with him, and showed him into a larder containing flour and oatmeal and figs and honey and dates. The Country Mouse had never seen anything like it, and sat down to enjoy the luxuries his friend provided: but before they had well begun, the door of the larder opened and some one came in. The two Mice scampered off and hid themselves in a narrow and exceedingly uncomfortable hole. Presently, when all was quiet, they ventured out again; but some one else came in, and off they scuttled again. This was too much for the visitor. "Good-bye," said he, "I'm off. You live in the lap of luxury, I can see, but you are surrounded by dangers; whereas at home I can enjoy my simple dinner of roots and corn in peace."
Antagonist: Someone
Country Food: Barleycorns
Country Food: Roots
From United States
Town Food: Dates
Town Food: Figs
Town Food: Flour
Town Food: Honey
Town Food: Oatmeal