Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 1: In Which Phileas Fogg and Passepartout Accept Each Other, the One as Master, the Other as Man Around the World in 80 Days
by Jules Verne
Phineas Fogg and his sole servant, Passepartout, become acquainted.
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The Light Princess
Story 2: “Won’t I Just?”
by George MacDonald
The king forgets to invite his sister to the christening of his new child. She becomes very angry and puts a curse on the little princess.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XX: “They Vanish”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale makes an attempt to "protect" Priscilla, who chooses to leave with Zenobia and the professor.
A Little Princess
Chapter 2: A French Lesson
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The rest of the girls are introduced to Sara Crewe. Sara's first French lesson does not go as Miss Minchin planned.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter I: “The Adventure of the Empty House”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The story opens with the murder of Ronald Adair. Holmes tells Watson his account of tangling with Professor Moriarty and explains his expectation that someone will attempt to murder him. He sets up a dummy across the street, which is shot with an airgun. The killer is arrested.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 21: Home Again
by Hugh Lofting
Doctor Dolittle returns to England where he displays the pushmi-pullyu for all to see. The doctor returns to Puddleby a rich man. Life begins to return to normal for the doctor and his animals. Meanwhile, far away in Africa, the other animals ponder the good doctor's fate.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 5: "Arthur Cayley"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of Arthur Cayley.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 5
by Ross Kay
Grant realizes he has the wrong bag as he gets onto the motor boat. He discovers the bag is heavier than his and tries to think of a plan to get his back or at least open the mystery one. Fred and John seem to know something more about the luggage.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 43: Surprises
by Louisa May Alcott
Laurie and Amy return home with some surprising news. Professor Bhear, in town on business, pays a visit to Jo.
Dracula
Chapter 11
by Bram Stoker
Dr. Van Helsing gives Lucy a blood transfusion. There is an interview with a zoo keeper that describes the escape and recapture of a wolf. Dr. Seward tells of Renfield’s escape and attack on him. Lucy’s mother dies and tells of the horrible events that took place that night.
The Professor
Chapter 24
by Charlotte Brontë
Hunsden returns and meets with William and Frances.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 8: Candid Opinions
by Elizabeth Keckley
While working in the White House, Elizabeth overhears the private conversations of the President and Mrs. Lincoln.
Babbitt
Chapter 16
by Sinclair Lewis
George continues his attempts at join a local club. Reverend Drew asks for George's assistance.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 6: Philanthropy in Minor Canon Corner
by Charles Dickens
The home life of the Reverend Septimus Crisparkle is introduced to the reader. Mr. Crisparkle plans a dinner party.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 4”
by Mark Twain
Huck finds evidence suggesting his father has come looking for him.
The Professor
Chapter 11
by Charlotte Brontë
William and M. Pelet discuss M. Reuter and the ladies of her school.
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.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 1: A Runaway Reef
by Jules Verne
Talk spreads throughout Europe and America about the sighting of a huge sea creature. The public becomes concerned with a series of shipwrecks.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter V
by Jane Austen
Catherine and Isabella spend more time together in Bath. Catherine tells Isabella about Henry Tilney, and Isabella encourages her friend’s crush.
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“How the Raindrops and Sunbeams Helped”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about the first days of spring.
The Professor
Chapter 8
by Charlotte Brontë
William discusses Pelet, his mother, and a strange meeting with two women.
Philosophy and Fun of Algebra
Chapter 8: "The Limits of the Teacher's Function"
by Mary Everest Boole
Discusses the role of logic in the teaching and learning of Hebrew algebra.
The Professor
Chapter 3
by Charlotte Brontë
William manages to get by on his small salary and some savings. His brother continues to treat him coldly, even when he attends a party at his home. William speaks with Mr. Hunsden.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 21: Some Days Ashore
by Jules Verne
The men explore the island in hopes of finding some food not available on ship. Land finally gets a chance to hunt.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 19: Vanikoro
by Jules Verne
As the Nautilus continues its travels into more populated areas, the underwater destruction continues to increase. The ship arrives at the island Vanikoro, where Aronnax and Captain Nemo discuss the the tale of La Pérouse's shipwreck.
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