The Invisible Man
Chapter 17
by H.G. Wells
Dr. Kemp hears distant gunshots and is later visited by The Invisible Man. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
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Black Beauty
Part 1, Chapter 7: Ginger
by Anna Sewell
Ginger tells the story of her life to Black Beauty.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 18: Teaching Literature
by Thomas E. Sanders
Different and effective methods for instructing students in subject of literature.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 54: A Flurry in Stocks
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert and Debray visit the Count of Monte Cristo's home and discuss various matters with him.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 1: Treats of the Place Where Oliver Twist was Born and of the Circumstances Attending His Birth.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver is born into less than optimum conditions.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 16: Shortage of Air
by Jules Verne
In order to avert tragedy, Captain Nemo takes drastic action.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Lion and the Gnat”
by Rev. Albert E. Sims
The story of a gnat that was able to overcome a lion despite his small size. However, as the gnat gloats about his victory he is beaten by a spider’s web.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 9: "Thomas Penyngton Kirkman"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of Thomas Penyngton Kirkman.
The Prince
Chapter 26: An Exhortation to Liberate Italy From the Barbarians
by Niccolo Machiavelli
The author gives advice in hopes of creating a strong, independent Italian state.
St. Augustine Under Three Flags: Tourist Guide and History
"St. Augustine: Guide to St. Augustine as it is Today"
by W.J. Harris Company
Detailed descriptions of the various landmarks of St. Augustine as they were in 1918.
Crime and Punishment
Part 2, Chapter 4
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Zossimov accepts an invitation from Razumikhin. Zosimov, Razumikhin, and Nastasya discuss the pawnbroker's murder and the subsequent arrest of a painter.
The Vampyre
Introduction
by John Polidori
Information regarding the history and “facts” of the vampire.
David Copperfield
Chapter 47: Martha
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Peggotty and David asks Martha for some assistance in finding Little Em'ly. Miss Betsey's past continues to haunt her.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 10: The Young Christian
by William Wells Brown
Georgiana speaks to her father, Mr. Peck, about her views on slavery.
The Tragedy of MacBeth
Act 1, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Macbeth is confronted by the three witches who tell him of his future. Macbeth and Banquo receive news from Ross.
The Jungle
Chapter 9
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis learns english as his involvement in the union increases. Jurgis is encouraged to vote. Jurgis becomes aware of the many corrupt practices that are prevalent in various industries.
The Time Machine
Chapter 9
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller awakens to find himself surrounded.
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 9: Powder and Arms
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim, Silver, and the others meet Mr. Arrow, the first mate, and Smollett, the Captain. Livesey declares his trust for Smollett and Silver.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 18: “A Flood of Sunshine”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The decision to move to Europe energizes both Dimmesdale and Hester. Dimmesdale declares that he can feel joy once again, and Hester throws the scarlet letter from her chest. Hester reveals Pearl's heritage.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XII: "Abandoning the Fort"
by Kirk Munroe
Has-se shares the secret of the fort with Rene. The provisions are traded. The men make ready to return to France.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 13
by Mark Twain
Tom, feeling low and friendless, decides that he would be better suited to a life of crime. The gang of Tom, Huck, and Joe plan to meet that night.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 14: Of the Sorrow Songs
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois explains and presents the Sorrow Songs of the olden days.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 16: “Morgan Le Fay”
by Mark Twain
They reach a large castle and meet a knight who is depressed because he couldn’t convince anyone in the castle to take soap. They meet Morgan Le Fay. She sends the Yankee to the dungeon for complimenting King Arthur, her brother whom she hates. When Sandy reminds the court who the Yankee is, Morgan Le Fay passes it off as a joke.
The Olive Fairy Book
The Satin Surgeon
by Traditional
A king has two daughters, though one is ugly and cruel and the other beautiful and kind. A prince is supposed to be promised to the former, but falls in love with the latter. The bitter sister and the king send away the younger princess to a tower where she is trapped. The prince tries to see his princess, but is harmed by the plans of the elder sister.The princess escapes her tower and sets off to save the prince she loves.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 5, Chapter 5: War!
by Hugh Lofting
Doctor Dolittle and Long Arrow's discussion of natural history is interrupted by news of Bagjagderag hostility. Doctor Dolittle is introduced to Big Teeth, agreeing to accompany him in an attempt to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict.