Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part II, Chapter III
by James Fenimore Cooper
The group argues over the continuation of their plans. They discuss the reasons for rejoining the Swash.
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Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 13: “What Tottles Meant”
by Lewis Carroll
Mein Herr begins to sing and Tottles replies (and he means every word).
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Sixth, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Robert d'Estouteville heads to court, where Deputy Florian is already holding court. The terribly deaf Deputy Frollo attempts to interrogate Quasimoto, causing much laughter in the courtroom.
Main Street
Chapter 19
by Sinclair Lewis
Miles and Bea are married, and although invited, not a single member of the Jolly Seventeen choose to attend the ceremony. A board appointment by the mayor temporarily encourages Carol. Will's mention of children causes Carol to become despondent. A new world conflict erupts, but the people of Gopher Prairie fail to take notice.
Peter Pan
Chapter 13: Do You Believe in Fairies?
by J.M. Barrie
Having been deceived by the pirates, the Lost Boy's emerge from hiding only to be taken captive.
A Little Princess
Chapter 7: The Diamond Mines Again
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara requests for Becky to stay while she opens her birthday presents.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 30
by Mark Twain
Huck seeks help in order to protect the Widow Douglas. Tom and Becky are discovered missing.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 18: A Settler in Cloisterham
by Charles Dickens
Dick Datchery, a new arrival to Cloisterham, talks to number of the townspeople about the Drood disappearance.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 4: A General Survey of the Slave Plantation
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass recalls the harsh conditions on the Lloyd Plantation.
My Bondage and My Freedom
"Inhumanity of Slavery." Extract from A Lecture on Slavery at Rochester, December 8, 1850
by Frederick Douglass
"Inhumanity of Slavery." Extract from A Lecture on Slavery at Rochester, December 8, 1850.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 10: “The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is faced with the case of the Lord St. Simon marriage in which the bride disappears after the ceremony, excusing herself to her room claiming to have a sudden indisposition.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 4: “Along the Hillsborough”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator describes his favorite road at New Smyrna. He mentions the river that runs along the road and the birds he has seen there.
David Copperfield
Chapter 63: A VIsitor
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Peggotty pays a visit to David and Agnes.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"The Burning of the ‘Wildfire’"
by Kirk Munroe
Mark and Ruth sailed on the Wildfire. The ship catches fire and all must escape on pilot boats. They watch the Wildfire’s destruction. The kids go to New York and see their uncle.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 5
by Jack London
Hump receives his dried clothing, but notices that some valuably articles are now missing, resulting in an altercation with Mugridge. A misstep while performing his duties aboard ship, results in violence towards Hump. Hump informs Captain Larsen of his missing money, but is only chastised for his irresponsibility and later presented with some of the captains philosophy.
Florida Trails
Chapter XVII: “Moonlight and March Mornings”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the moonlit nights leading up to March and thereafter.
Florida Trails
Chapter IV: “Birds of a Morning”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator goes on a early-morning bird expedition.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 26: “The First Newspaper”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee reads the first newspaper and is pleased, except for the tone of flippany of the writing. The monks are impressed with the paper and the Yankee is pleased.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Memoir of the Author
by William Wells Brown
This is a narrative of William Wells Brown's life and how he came out of slavery.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 15: Number 34 and Number 27
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
As Dantes becomes desperate in his dungeon cell, his neighboring prisoner rescues him.
David Copperfield
Chapter 34: My Aunt Astonishes Me
by Charles Dickens
Tommy visits David, and informs him of Mr. Micawber's current financial situation. Tommy asks a favor of Mr. Peggotty. Miss Betsey receives some bad news.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 27: Literary Lessons
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo starts to sell her stories to provide for the family.
Florida Trails
Chapter XIV: “Palmettos of the St. Lucie”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator talks about making a brush fire when the weather is dry in order to clear the way for new trees. He also describes how you can see the palmettos from the St. Lucie River, anything and everything involving palmettos.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 18: Dark Days
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. March is sent for as Beth's condition worsens.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 56: Georgy is Made a Gentleman
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Old Osborne has plans for little George, attempting to make amends for his previous actions. Amelia makes a friend in order to see George. Dobbin inquires about Amelia.