The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 24
by Edgar Allan Poe
Having not eaten for weeks, Pym and Peters take drastic action in escaping the island.
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Gulliver's Travels
Part Three: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan: Chapter 10
by Jonathan Swift
The Luggnaggians commended. A particular description of the Struldbrugs, with many conversations between the author and some eminent persons upon that subject.
Hamlet
Act 1, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
The watchmen and Horatio encounter a familiar spirit at Castle Elsinore.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 19: In Which Passepartout Takes a Too Great Interest in His Master, and What Comes of It
by Jules Verne
Passepartout explores Hong Kong, admiring the diversity of its residents. Detective Fix finally divulges his true identity to Passepartout.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
CHAPTER XLIV. SUNNY LANDS IN THE BLUE MEDITERRANEAN
by Jules Verne
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Invisible Prince
by Andrew Lang
How the Prince of the Air found his way to the Golden Isle.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 17
by Edgar Allan Poe
The Jane Guy continues its journey south.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 8: “How the Grand Gallipoot Joined the Nomes”
by L. Frank Baum
Guph goes to see the Growleywogs to ask them for assistance. They make a deal and Guph is pleased. However, the Grand Gallipoot and his Chancellors agree in secret that as soon as they have conquered Oz, they will overtake the Nomes, steal all the jewels, and make everyone their slaves.
Florida Trails
Chapter XX: “Alligators and Wild Turkeys”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the areas westward of the St. Lucie River. He goes on to talk further about the alligators who live there and ways to hunt them. He also describes the wild turkeys and their habits.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 23: "Aegri Somnia" (Latin: "troubled dreams.")
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo discusses his many experiments with Aronnax. As the Nautilus approaches the shore, Captain Nemo becomes overwhelmed with anger.
Beowulf
Chapter 33
by Francis Barton Gummere
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 23: “The Piggies and the Fish”
by Howard R. Garis
On Halloween morning, Curly and Flop decide to dress up and fool Uncle Wiggly. However, he overhears their plan and hatches one of his own. He dresses up like a fish and is caught by a local fisherman.
Explorers
Christopher Columbus, Part 1
by Wilbur F. Gordy
Columbus seeks a new route to the Indies and discovers America. His frightened sailors continually want to turn back and even threaten him. After about 10 weeks they do find land and natives.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Fox and the Lapp
by Andrew Lang
A fox tricks a merchant and steals his fish. He meets all sorts of clever creatures that he must outsmart on his journey back.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 11: “Peter and Paul”
by Lewis Carroll
The other professor recites a poem about Peter and Paul.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 4: The Wiff-Wiff
by Hugh Lofting
Having gotten a thorough picture of the inner workings of the Dolittle house, Tommy inquires about some of the various exotic animals that are in the doctor's home. After dinner, Doctor Dolittle accompanies Stubbins to see the injured squirrel.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLVI: “A Walk on the Campagna”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
While wandering, Kenyon turns toward the Campagna and, looking for Hilda, spies an artistic treasure.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 6
by Jack London
Hump learns more and more about the design and purpose of the Ghost. Hump discusses Captain Larsen with a new acquaintance. An incident on board ship further exposes Hump to Captain Larsen's philosophy.
American Naturalist: Rambles in Florida
Rambles in Florida, Part 2
by R.E.C. Stearns
A description of the journey to—and arrival at—Cedar Key. The rail, the towns, and the various features of the landscape are described.
The Tragedy of MacBeth
Act 4, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Hecate commends the witches before the Macbeth's arrival. Macbeth is shown prophecies of the future. Lennox arrives with news of Macduff.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 25
by Emily Brontë
As Linton becomes more ill, Edgar admits that he wishes Cathy to be happy, even if it means marrying Linton. When Linton never visits the Grange, Edgar allows Cathy to visit him at the moors.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"A Wreck on the Florida Reef"
by Kirk Munroe
The Nancy Bell comes upon a wreck. The captain and the Elmers tow the wrecked ship to Key West.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 11: “How the Spring-Time Came”
by James Baldwin
The May-Queen tells a story.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Four: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms: Chapter 10
by Jonathan Swift
The author’s economy, and happy life, among the Houyhnhnms. His great improvement in virtue by conversing with them. Their conversations. The author has notice given him by his master, that he must depart from the country. He falls into a swoon for grief; but submits. He contrives and finishes a canoe by the help of a fellow-servant, and puts to sea at a venture.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXI: "To the Rescue"
by Laura Lee Hope
The boy reveals more of his identity, and also brings news of the missing Tom. He encourages the girls to help him rescue the others, but they decide they need help.