Whitefoot the Woodmouse
"Two Timid Persons Meet"
by Thornton W. Burgess
Whitefoot meets another one of his friends and explains his logic in his tendency to be excruciatingly timid.
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Deductive Logic
Part 2: Chapter 3
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
"A Christmas Sermon"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The author presents a sermon on the subject of Christmas and self-examination.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 53: And Last.
by Charles Dickens
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.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 2, Scene 5
by William Shakespeare
Juliet anxiously awaits the arrival of her nurse, who brings news of her meeting with Romeo.
The Prince
Chapter 18: Concerning the Way in Which Princes Should Keep Faith
by Niccolo Machiavelli
Honor and the use of laws and force to succeed in acquiring and maintaining power.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 34”
by Mark Twain
Tom figures out the location of Jim. Huck and Tom come up with a plan to free Jim.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 7”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 67: Which Contains Births, Marriages, and Deaths
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Willam Dobbin and Amelia reconcile with each other. Becky visits Joseph with less than honorable intentions. Rebecca's ambition pays off financially, but leaves her friendless.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 13: “A Lucky Find”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Brownie goes into the woods and sees loggers cutting down trees and is angered. However, he finds some chain and, despite funny looks from his neighbors, secures his house. Tuesday comes and there has been no cyclone.
Main Street
Chapter 38
by Sinclair Lewis
After a year, Will visits Carol in Washington. Carol and Will strengthen their relationship with some time away. As Carol returns to work, she is already pregnant with her second child.
Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
"Davos in Winter"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Description of mountain valley in winter.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 7: “Squinty Learns a Trick”
by Richard Barnum
Squinty was taken on a train and finally to a white house where he was given food and water. The Pig family wonders what is happening to Squinty. Squinty learns to jump rope.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 7
by Jack London
As the Ghost catches speed, propelled by the trade winds, Hump takes in the natural beauty of the ocean. Captain Larsen explains more of his philosophy on life to Hump.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXII: “Good-Bye to the Transit”
by Kirk Munroe
The ships are repaired and preparations are made for the travels through the Everglades.
Deductive Logic
Part 2: Chapter 5
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
Moby Dick
Chapter 22: Merry Christmas
by Herman Melville
The ship is navigated out to sea.
The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
Chapter 25: “Paddy the Beaver Decides to Stay”
by Thornton W. Burgess
The animals invite Paddy to live in the Smiling Pond, but he declines. He agrees to live in the Green Forest off of the Laughing Brook.
Moby Dick
Chapter 10: A Bosom Friend
by Herman Melville
Ishmael embraces Queequeg and his strange customs.
Common Sense
Part 1
by Thomas Paine
The author discusses the origin and role of government.
Stories from Around the World
“The Greedy Youngster”
by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
An unusually strong and hungry youngster makes his way in the world.
The Light Princess
Story 14: “This Is Very Kind of You”
by George MacDonald
The prince wedges himself in the hole and is nearly drowned and unconscious when the princess saves him from his dark fate.
The Four Million
"Springtime Á La Carte"
by O. Henry
A woman fears she has been forgotten.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 3: “The Curse of Gold”
by James Baldwin
Regin tells his story, and Siegfried agrees to go with him to get the treasure.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 24: “How the Tin Woodman Told the Sad News”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends visit the Tin Man who looks troubled. He gives them a tour of the castle and lunch, then tells them of the Nome King’s terrible plot. He tells them of the hopelessness of the near future.