Presidential Addresses and Messages
Annual Message to Congress, November 8, 1804
by Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's fourth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Thomas Jefferson's fourth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Dimmesdale mounts the scaffold where his behavior becomes absurd and neurotic followed by the next day’s powerful sermon and the mystery of the burning A in the sky.
The discovery of a secret arrangement is followed by unexpected tragedy.
The chapter reveals Catherine’s impressions of the Tilneys and introduces an interesting scene about a letter from James.
Coverdale compares the feminine characteristics of Zenobia and Priscilla. He discusses the plan for the community at Blithedale, and the reaction of those outside the community.
Albert and Mercedes plan to leave the Morcerf house.
The colony of cats take in an abused daughter, Lizina, and give her the fair treatment she deserves.
Talk of the Sabbath and Free-Will.
When Betsy and her friends reach the Metal Forest, they discover Queen Ann and her officers capturing Ruggedo. Upon learning about the shift in power, they free the former King and allow him to fill his pockets with gems and leave. Shaggy Man is reunited with his brother, the Ugly One (who wears a mask to hide his ugliness).
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow are captured by a giantess for her amusement. She tells them she will transform them so that they can’t be found and rescued by their friends, the Wizard of Oz and Dorothy.
A medical man answers a strange ad in the paper concerning beetles and is met with a most peculiar task.
Having arrived in the Atlantic, Ned Land decides it's finally time to escape. Aronnax explores the museum of the Nautilus. Captain Nemo and Aronnax discuss Spanish history.
Aronnax feels compelled to hunt the monster. Aronnax meets Captain Farragut.
When someone blackmails Lady Eva Blackwell, Holmes is called to the case. He disguises himself as a plumber and goes undercover to catch the blackmailer.
Basil tries to speak to Dorian about his reputation.
Marmaduke has a dream while he is ill and meets Jack Frost, who takes him on a fun adventure in his toy sleigh.
Disappointment hits Elinor just as hard as it had with Marianne; her expectations, once again a theme in the story, are immediately dashed.
The Trojans and Greeks fight over Patroclus' body.
The author relates several particulars of the YAHOOS. The great virtues of the HOUYHNHNMS. The education and exercise of their youth. Their general assembly.
The men explore the island in hopes of finding some food not available on ship. Land finally gets a chance to hunt.
With rumors of the previous nights events spreading throughout the town, Helena goes to her brother to find out the truth. Mr. Grewgious pays a visit to Rosa in order to discuss pertinent legal matters.
Heathcliff forces Cathy to live and work at Wuthering Heights, and not to stay at the Grange; Cathy speaks out against Heathcliff. After Heathcliff confides in Nelly that he believes in ghosts, particularly the ghost of Catherine, he tells Nelly never to visit Wuthering Heights again.
The Achaeans once again have the upper hand. Hector and Paris prepare to re-enter the field of battle.
A fairy tale about a king who tries to change the fate of his daughter and instead insures the fate that has been assigned to her.
The men find a fort. Carlos takes out his anger on Spotted Wolf.