The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, Part XV”
by Wilkie Collins
The lawyer arrives, with his own plans for dealing with the situation. The group spends their last evening together. Laura gives Walter a parting gift.
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The Time Machine
Chapter 12
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller returns to the present to tell his dinner guests of his amazing adventures. The next day the narrator finds the Time Traveller preparing for another journey through time.
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Eliza Michelson, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mrs. Michelson is sent away on a hopeless errand. Upon her return, she and Laura are informed that Marian has left for Limmeridge house. Laura embarks in pursuit of her sister. Mrs. Michelson is made aware of the extent of Sir Percival's deceit.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter IV: “The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes is contacted by Violet Smith. When she is followed by a strange man in a bicycle, Holmes decides to get to the bottom of it. When Violet is abducted, Holmes goes after the cyclist and discovers they’re both on the same side. Holmes tracks down the killers.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter III: "Headed South"
by Captain Quincy Allen
Jerry and Frank manage their rescue. The professor and his brother are thankful. They discuss their respective trips. The boys prepare for tomorrow’s departure.
Pygmalion
Act 2
by George Bernard Shaw
Eliza pays a visit to Higgins and Pickering.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 4: In the Family of Senator Jefferson Davis
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth goes to work for the Davis family as a free woman.
Just So Stories
"The Cat that Walked by Himself"
by Rudyard Kipling
A story about the animals in the Wet Wild Woods and how the cat that walked helped domesticate all the wild animals.
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 8: Dead London
by H.G. Wells
The narrator proceeds into London, encountering the aftermath of the diminished Martian presence.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
The Village
by Henry David Thoreau
In order to stay up on current affairs, Thoreau visits Concord on a regular basis.
Beyond the City
Chapter IX: “A Family Plot”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Clara and Ida carry out their scheme. Ida plays with chemicals in the kitchen while Clara reads maps and aspires to be a pilot. Meanwhile, they are learning to smoke and drink, all to their father’s horror.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 4: "The Blue Croaker, the Bright Agate, and the Little Gray Mig"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. The Toyman brings the three children marbles to play with and the story explains the many seasons of the fictional Boyland.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 17: A New Interest in Life
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Longing to see Diana, Anne returns to school.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 27
by Emily Brontë
As Edgar's health fades, Heathcliff worries that Linton will die before Edgar. He imprisons Cathy and Nelly after he convinces them to visit, and will not release Cathy until she marries Linton. Nelly is kept prisoner for five days.
His Last Bow: A Reminiscence of Sherlock Holmes
“The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans, Part 2”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A continuation of the previous story in which Holmes’s brother visits him and tells him that three pages of the secret submarine plans are missing. The rest of the papers were found with the body of Arthur Cadogen West, however the three missing could enable an enemy to construct the submarine.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Fifth, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo receives a visitor in his laboratory. Jacques Coictier, accompanied by the aging Father Tourangeau, is shocked by Claude Frollo's views. As he departs, Father Tourangeau divulges his identity to Claud Frollo.
St. Augustine Under Three Flags: Tourist Guide and History
"St. Augustine: Description of Fort Marion"
by W.J. Harris Company
Detailed information about the construction and features of the building which became known as Fort Marion.
Crime and Punishment
Part 3, Chapter 4
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Sonia invites Raskolnikov to Marmeladov's funeral. Raskolnikov makes a request of Razumikhin, before teasing him about his feelings for Dunya.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Four: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms: Chapter 2
by Jonathan Swift
The author conducted by a Houyhnhnm to his house. The house described. The author’s reception. The food of the Houyhnhnms. The author in distress for want of meat. Is at last relieved. His manner of feeding in this country.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXX: “Another Sailing Contest Inaugurated”
by Oliver Optic
Christy deals with the Raven and its captain before undertaking a new mission.
Winesburg, Ohio
"Queer", concerning Elmer Cowley
by Sherwood Anderson
Elmer, feeling isolated and unhappy, lashes out at George.
Moby Dick
Chapter 22: Merry Christmas
by Herman Melville
The ship is navigated out to sea.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 20: In Which Fix Comes Face to Face with Phileas Fogg
by Jules Verne
Phileas continues to spend time with Aouda as they explore the streets of Hong Kong. Having missed the Carnatic's departure, Phileas is forced to find transport elsewhere. A deal is struck to arrange travel to Shanghai.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 29: “The Smallpox Hut”
by Mark Twain
The two come upon a hut with a woman dying of smallpox. The Yankee tries to convince the king to leave, but the king will not have it. Arthur brings the dying daughter to her mother and she proceeds to tell them about the cruelty of the church and the king and how they were excommunicated.
Main Street
Chapter 3
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol and Will travel to Gopher Prairie by train, following their marriage. Carol observes the other passengers as the travels, feeling that she could help improve their lives. After great anticipation, Carol arrives in Gopher Prairie.