Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 17: From Cape Horn to the Amazon
by Jules Verne
After surfacing, the men rush to catch their breath. Aronnax continues to document his observations.
After surfacing, the men rush to catch their breath. Aronnax continues to document his observations.
Oliver receives a share of what is his, while Monks comes to a fitting end. Mr. Brownlow, now legal guardian of Oliver, Mr. Losberne, and Mr. Grimwig stay close to Oliver's new family.
A frightening fairy tale about a cruel man named Blue Beard who won over his wives with his riches and murdered them if they disobeyed his orders.
The author discusses anarchy and a battle between the shapes.
Mr. Tod, a fox, and Tommy Brock, a badger, are both troublesome neighbors and “disagreeable people.” Mr. Tod has a habit of taking up lodging in other people’s houses. Mr. Brock visits a rabbit friend, who turns out to be Mr. Bouncer Bunny from The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, and then steals his son Benjamin Bunny’s children with plans to cook and eat them. Mr. Tod however finds that Mr. Brock has taken up residence in one of his homes, and after many comical efforts to rouse him, they fight it out. Meanwhile, Benjamin and his cousin Peter have come to rescue Benjamin’s children, and the fight gives them a chance to sneak off with the baby bunnies.
The author describes the route from Ocala to Tampa Bay, focusing on the beauties he sees upon arriving in Tampa.
Jim and the others prepare for their journey to Treasure Island aboard the Hispaniola. Trelawney hires Long John Silver as the ship’s cook. Jim says goodbye to his mother and sets off for Bristol to meet up with Trelawney.
An adventurous fairy tale about a boy Jack and his encounter with giants.
A spoiled young boy torments an old woman, who curses him to fall in love with the silent princess. He decides he must go into the world and seek this princess, or die. He comes to learn that many others have lost their lives trying to get the silent princess to speak. Luckily, he befriends a nightingale who helps him in his challenges.
Still affected by her conversation with Vida, Carol begins to observe the judging glances of the townspeople. Carol and Will pay a visit to his mother.
Martha tells Mary that Colin will be angry and throw a tantrum if she decides to see Dickon instead of visiting him in his room. Mary confronts Colin about his health saying that he isn’t dying—he’s only feeling sorry for himself. He tells her that he will banish Dickon if it happens again.
How the teacher can create an environment in the classroom that allows for the most effective teaching.
How the attitude of the teacher can affect the behavior of the students and the overall atmosphere of the classroom.
Christy and his men contain the drunken sailors and take charge of the ship.
The source of the gunshots is revealed. Quorum cooks up a feast. They make their way towards a smoking hill.
Tom's plan helps to complicate Jim's escape.
Bruno and Sylvie and My Lady talk to the Baron about the military and then decide to take a walk and have a picnic in the gardens.
On Christmas Day, an older Laurie and Amy rediscover each other.
Dantes returns to Marseilles after aquiring a new yacht and all of the Spada treasures.
A man is stranded on an island because of a trick his friend played on him out of jealousy. He meets another woman and they live a magical life.
Marian writes two letters, and passes them on to Fanny to be delivered. The Count and Countess behave strangely.
Christy is joyfully received at home. He pays tribute to the character of his adversaries.
A story about an abused brother that gets his reward for his kind-hearted nature through magic.
Henry is awakened by the sounds of war. Disoriented, Henry believes the bodies of his fellow soldiers to be corpses. Henry is impressed Wilson's selflessness and self-sacrifice.
At Morton, the wealthy heiress Rosamond Oliver provides Jane with a cottage in which to live. Jane begins teaching, but to her own regret, she finds the work degrading and disappointing. While on a visit to Jane, St. John reveals that he, too, used to feel that he had made the wrong career choice, until one day he heard God’s call. Now he plans to become a missionary. The beautiful Rosamond Oliver then appears, interrupting St. John and Jane’s conversation. From their interaction, Jane believes that Rosamond and St. John are in love.