A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 6: “On the Upper St. John’s”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator talks of taking a “botanical stroll” along the St. John's River in Sanford.
The narrator talks of taking a “botanical stroll” along the St. John's River in Sanford.
Pip's continued visits to Satis House create a distance between himself and Joe. Pip is devastated by Miss Havisham's decision.
Miriam confronts Donatello.
An older couple wishes that they had an heir. They have a bull calf that they adore, named Peter. They devise a plan to teach Peter to talk so that he may become their heir. They ask the clerk to help them in their endeavours. After a large investment, they are disappointed that they still have not seen Peter or evidence of his improvement. The clerk arrives to explain what has happened, and the man sets off in search of his “son.” All ends happily for everyone involved.
Mr. Douglass taken from his first home at the direction of Col. Lloyd.
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.
Lady Muriel and the Earl discuss the weight of tea.
Mary tells Martha about Colin who is worried that she may be fired for letting anyone near the ill son. Mary returns to Colin and they talk about positive thinking. When Master Craven and Mrs. Medlock enter the room, Colin tells them that he will see Mary any time he likes because she makes him feel well.
Becky continues to work her way into Vanity Fair. The Rawdon Crawleys spend the holidays at Queen's Crawley. Lady Jane is not impressed by Becky's behavior.
Jurgis becomes a scab, undermining a union strike. Jurgis' financial prosperity ends after he assaults Connor a second time. Jurgis is promptly beaten and arrested for the third time.
Horace Tarbox is known as a prodigy. He sees a plan for his life, until he meets Marcia Meadow. The knock at his door changes all the plans he thought he had.
The narrator explains the history of grapefruit. He describes the types of birds that frequent the groves and the other animals that can be found in the lush greenery of the grapefruit groves.
Raskolnikov's goes to trial and is sentenced to 8 years hard labor in Siberia. Razumikhin and Dunya finally marry. While in prison, Raskolnikov finds redemption and renewal.
Jurgis reports to the plant as Jonas and Marija both continue to look for employment. Jurgis purchases a house.
Jurgis returns to Packingtown and finds work digging tunnels. An injury and hospital stay force Jurgis to become a beggar.
In order to stay up on current affairs, Thoreau visits Concord on a regular basis.
A more detailed description of the behaviors of mourning widows and mothers as well as some history of the cell of Tour-Roland.
The wealthy Eathorne's approval of George's suggestions gives him great pleasure. George's standing in the church continues to increase.
Beth's room is prepared to make her final days as comfortable as possible. Jo's poem has a profound effect on Beth.
Rawdon becomes suspicious of Becky, and requests assistance from Sir Pitt. Rawdon makes a discovery upon returning home.
Lottie is confused by Sara's change in status.
The author explains the Icelandic and Germanic background of the tale of Siegfried, and how he added his own flavor to it.
Longing to see Diana, Anne returns to school.
The sailors interact as a storm approaches.
Hontz Synder gives a sermon to the people of the plantation.