In the video, a person is seen flipping through a book. The book appears to be a collection of poems and songs, as indicated by the title "Burns' Poems and Songs" visible on the cover. The person's hand is visible as they turn the pages, revealing the text inside. The pages are white with black text, and the book is placed on a black and red checkered surface. The person's hand moves quickly, indicating they are skimming through the book rather than reading it in detail.