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Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
"A Christmas Sermon"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The author presents a sermon on the subject of Christmas and self-examination.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 1
by Jack London
The narrator of the Novel, Humphrey Van Weyden, finds himself in a very precarious situation before he is rescued by a passing sealing ship.
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“Nature’s Violet Children”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about violets who were picked from their home in the forest and brought to little girl’s house. With the help of sunlight and a caged canary, the violets thought positively and blossomed.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Briar Rose
by Grimm Brothers
An enchanted princess must be saved by a prince.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 2, Scene 5
by William Shakespeare
Juliet anxiously awaits the arrival of her nurse, who brings news of her meeting with Romeo.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 10
by James Weldon Johnson
On the way to Boston, the narrator strikes up a conversation with another man regarding racial issues. Once in Boston, they continue to debate and discuss the social/racial problems of the day. The narrator comes upon several other interesting characters.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 13: Both at Their Best
by Charles Dickens
With the arrival of the Christmas recess, Edwin and Rosa come to an agreement in regards to their relationship. Edward devises a plan to break the news to Jasper.
The Prince
Chapter 18: Concerning the Way in Which Princes Should Keep Faith
by Niccolo Machiavelli
Honor and the use of laws and force to succeed in acquiring and maintaining power.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 34”
by Mark Twain
Tom figures out the location of Jim. Huck and Tom come up with a plan to free Jim.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 7”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
David Copperfield
Chapter 9: I Have a Memorable Birthday
by Charles Dickens
David is sent home after receiving some bad news.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 67: Which Contains Births, Marriages, and Deaths
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Willam Dobbin and Amelia reconcile with each other. Becky visits Joseph with less than honorable intentions. Rebecca's ambition pays off financially, but leaves her friendless.
A Victorious Union
Chapter VII: “A Powerful Ally of the Belleviters”
by Oliver Optic
The men join Capatain Sullendine. Christy uses drinking to his advantage, but avoids it himself.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Hare and the Hedgehog”
by Grimm Brothers
Written as a play, this is a story about neighbors who do not get along. The hedgehog challenges the hare to a contest. The contest is used to settle the differences between the neighbors. However, is the means fair?
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXII: “Good-Bye to the Transit”
by Kirk Munroe
The ships are repaired and preparations are made for the travels through the Everglades.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 7
by Emily Brontë
Catherine returns to Wuthering Heights after a five week transformation from wild girl to young lady, all Mrs. Linton's work. Upon her return, Heathcliff is upset at her changes in appearance and attitude. The Linton's are invited to dinner by Hindley, and Heathcliff is forbidden to join them.
Deductive Logic
Part 2: Chapter 5
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
Moby Dick
Chapter 22: Merry Christmas
by Herman Melville
The ship is navigated out to sea.
David Copperfield
Chapter 36: Enthusiasm
by Charles Dickens
David decides he will use the new situation to his advantage. Dr. Strong agrees to hire David as his secretary. David becomes suspicious of Jack Malden's intentions towards Annie. Mr. Micawber tells David and Tommy of his plans in Canterbury.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Preface
by James Fenimore Cooper
The preface to the novel
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part II, Chapter IX
by James Fenimore Cooper
The fate of all is revealed. Spike has the chance to consider the faults and wrongs he has committed.
Common Sense
Part 1
by Thomas Paine
The author discusses the origin and role of government.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 1: A Little Snow Bird
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
A new child is born to the Bird family on Christmas Day.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 1: A Slave Among Slaves
by Booker T. Washington
The author's earliest memories of childhood and the conditions in which his family lived and worked are explained.