A Victorious Union
Chapter XVIII: “The Reign of Christianity”
by Oliver Optic
The men deal with the aftermath of the battle, including the burial of the dead.
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Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXV: “Worth’s Lonely Night-Watch”
by Kirk Munroe
The men take turns keeping watch overnight before attempting entrance into the glades again. The lieutenant makes an interesting discovery.
Great Expectations
Chapter 12
by Charles Dickens
Pip's continued visits to Satis House create a distance between himself and Joe. Pip is devastated by Miss Havisham's decision.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 31: In Which Fix, the Detective, Considerably Furthers the Interests of Phileas Fogg
by Jules Verne
With the party now stranded at Fort Kearney, Fix presents a proposal to Phileas. The travelers continue heading east but still do not arrive in time to board the China.
The Time Machine
Chapter 11
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller travels far in to the future, observing the extreme changes of the planet.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 33: Jo's Journal
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo, now in New York, writes her family to tell them of her experiences.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 18: Uncle Tom's New Master
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
With Mr. St. Clare gone, Mrs. St. Clare makes a decision about the slaves. Tom's hopes for finding a new, kind master are gone after meeting Simon Legree.
Peter Pan
Chapter 8: The Mermaids' Lagoon
by J.M. Barrie
A peaceful visit to the Mermaid's Lagoon is interrupted by the arrival of pirates.
More Jataka Tales
“Prince Wicked and the Grateful Animals”
by Ellen C. Babbitt
A poor man’s good heart wins him power and riches over Prince Wicked.
Peter Pan
Chapter 6: The Little House
by J.M. Barrie
Wendy takes her role as mother to the lost boys very seriously and earnestly tries to make their house a home.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter III: "Chitta’s Revenge"
by Kirk Munroe
Chitta enacts his revenge against the tribe, causing problems for the Indians and the Frenchmen alike.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 1
by Mark Twain
Aunt Polly catches Tom misbehaving, but finds it hard to punish her late sisters child. Tom's fight with a stranger in town causes him to temporarily lose his freedom. The reader is introduced to Tom's half brother Sid.
The Iliad
Book 19: The Reconciliation of Achilles an Agamemnon
by Homer
Achilles heads to battle, having received his new armor from Hephaestus.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 9
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward, Cora, Alice, and Gamut attempt to hide from the enemy, but are eventually discovered by Magua and taken prisoner.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 16
by Stephen Crane
Henry's regiment moves to relieve a embattled unit. Henry and the men openly criticize the leadership of the brigade. Henry continues to reflect the previous days events.
The Professor
Chapter 15
by Charlotte Brontë
William learns more of his student, Mdlle. Henri, and decides his opinion of Mdlle. Reuter has changed.
Great Expectations
Chapter 31
by Charles Dickens
Pip and Herbert attend a play.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 3: In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dear
by Jules Verne
An argument at the Reform Club results in a strange wager by Phileas Fogg.
The Iliad
Book 7: The Single Combat of Hector and Ajax
by Homer
Hector presents a challenge to the Achaean line. Ajax and Hector engage in battle until Zeus intervenes.
The Iliad
Book 10: The Night-Adventure of Diomed and Ulysses
by Homer
Both the Trojans and Greeks devise plans to spy on one another. However, only the Greeks are successful.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 1: The Scapegoat
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Mr. Asbury is a businessman who successfully works his way up from a barbershop owner to a lawyer. Upon his success, Mr. Bingo conspires against him to make Mr. Asbury the scapegoat for his crimes.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 17: “How They Came to Bunbury”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and the animals see a sign for Bunbury and decide to go there. They meet a town full of bread-product people. After Toto eats a raisin bun citizen, they are evicted from the town.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 12: Pleasures and Privileges
by Henry O. Flipper
A description of the different privileges that are bestowed upon cadets depending on their rank and class.
Babbitt
Chapter 11
by Sinclair Lewis
Traveling from New York, the businessman in the smoking car discuss a number of issues.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 14: The Interference of Pasty Ann
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Young Patsy Ann is afraid of getting a step mother after Mrs. Caroline Gibson tells her that all step mothers are horrible people.