Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 23: “The Pig-Tale”
by Lewis Carroll
The Professor remembers about the Pig-Tale.
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A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
Blaise Pascal
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A biography of Blaise Pascal.
Dracula
Chapter 25
by Bram Stoker
The pursuit continues, with the men waiting for the boat carrying Dracula’s box. Unfortunately, they are outsmarted by the Count.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 4: Burdens
by Louisa May Alcott
A good deal of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy's personalities are divulged to the reader.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter IX: “Narrative of John Easterling, F.R.C.P.Edin.”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Dr. Easterling is called to attend to the General’s high fever and illness.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 17: Little Faithful
by Louisa May Alcott
Beth's visit to the Hummel family has unintended consequences.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 2: “Mistress Mary Quite Contrary”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary is sent to live with an English clergyman and his five children. Afterwards, she is sent to live with Archibald Craven, a hermit uncle. She meets the housekeeper, Mrs. Medlock—she and Mary instantly dislike each other.
Jane Eyre
Chapter XXX
by Charlotte Brontë
Jane befriends Diana and Mary, who admire her drawings and give her books to read. St. John, on the other hand, remains distant and cold, although he is never unkind. After a month, Diana and Mary must return to their posts as governesses. St. John has found a position for Jane, running a charity school for girls in the town of Morton. Jane accepts, but St. John presumes that she will soon leave the school out of restlessness, perhaps because he himself is quite restless. His sisters suspect he will soon leave England for a missionary post overseas. St. John tells his sisters that their Uncle John has died and left them nothing, because all his money went to another, unknown, relative. Jane learns that it was Uncle John who led Mr. Rivers into his disastrous business deal.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 28: The Prison Register
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes, in a disguise of an Englishman, makes inquires about Morrel and Son, in order to help Morrel through his bankruptcy.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XXV: "The Secret of the Sealed Packet-Conclusion"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The contents of the sealed packet are revealed, much to everyone’s delight. The boys return home, with future adventures in store.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 7: “The Lace Apron”
by L. Frank Baum
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow discuss their predicament with the Canary. The Canary informs them of the magic apron that can open any door or window in the enchanted castle. The captives plan their escape.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 7”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
Gulliver's Travels
Part One: A Voyage to Lilliput: Chapter 7
by Jonathan Swift
The author, being informed of a design to accuse him of high-treason, makes his escape to Blefuscu. His reception there.
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.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Shadow—A Parable
by Edgar Allan Poe
While in the presence of death, the characters of the story are confronted by a strange entity.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 12: Darkness
by Charles Dickens
Carton overhears Madame Defarge's plan at the wine shop. Carton helps to secure safe passage for Lucie and Dr. Manette.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 31: Where the Brook and River Meet
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne returns to her last year of school in Avonlea. Marilla begins to miss the younger, more imaginative Anne as her departure from Avonlea comes closer.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 1”
by Mark Twain
The outcome of Huck and Tom's previous adventures are revealed. Widow Douglas' attempts to civilize Huck.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
“Chapter 2: The Search for Mr. Hyde”
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Utterson begins investigating the mysterious Mr. Hyde. He finds himself haunted by nightmares. He looks for Dr. Jekyll.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 17: “How They Came to Bunbury”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and the animals see a sign for Bunbury and decide to go there. They meet a town full of bread-product people. After Toto eats a raisin bun citizen, they are evicted from the town.
Babbitt
Chapter 16
by Sinclair Lewis
George continues his attempts at join a local club. Reverend Drew asks for George's assistance.
Agnes Grey
Chapter XIX: The Letter
by Anne Brontë
The Grey ladies are concerned about what steps to take to secure their future. A letter arrives from the long lost grandfather, and a response is sent.
Black Beauty
Part 3, Chapter 44: Old Captain and His Successor
by Anna Sewell
An incident with a brewer's cart badly injures Captain. Black Beauty is introduced to Hotspur.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 15: A Telegram
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. March departs after receiving word of Mr. March's health. Jo makes a sacrifice to provide for the family.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 91: Mother and Son
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert and Mercedes plan to leave the Morcerf house.