A Victorious Union
Chapter XXVIII: “Off the Coast of North Carolina”
by Oliver Optic
The St.Regis takes on its first blockade runner.
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The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 9
by Jack London
Hump has an extended philosophical discussion with Captain Larsen, while an enraged Mugridge continues to perform extra duties. An argument with Captain Larsen results in the continuation of Hump's duties as cabin boy. The situation between Mugridge and Hump finally comes to a head.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 17: Showing What Happened on the Voyage from Singapore to Hong Kong
by Jules Verne
Passepartout questions Detective Fix's motivation after discovering him on the Rangoon. An oblivious Phileas continues to spend time with Aouda. The Rangoon enters high seas.
Moby Dick
Chapter 91: The Pequod Meets The Rose-Bud
by Herman Melville
Ahab continues to enquire about the white whale. Stubb and the crew "assist" the Bouton de Rose in disposing of a whale.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 31: Our Foreign Correspondent
by Louisa May Alcott
While in Europe Amy runs into Fred Vaughn, an old acquaintance from Camp Laurence. Amy continues to write letters to her mother and sisters.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XVII: "Stuck on an Oyster Bar"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The boys stand up to the men on the sharpie, with good result. The decide to continue their journey, making up as much ground as they can for the day. All is well, but the changing tides make for a rough landing.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 1: A Slave Among Slaves
by Booker T. Washington
The author's earliest memories of childhood and the conditions in which his family lived and worked are explained.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 1: “Camelot”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee and Clarence come upon a town of poorly-dressed peasants and a huge procession. They follow the procession to the castle. The Yankee assumes that the castle is an asylum.
Treasure Island
Part Five: My Sea Adventure, Chapter 22: How My Sea Adventure Began
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Livesey takes the map and goes to speak with Ben Gunn. Jim spies Silver and his men and heads for the Hispaniola.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 12
by Edgar Allan Poe
The remaining crew considers Parker's suggestion, eventually drawing lots to make the fateful decision.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part I, Chapter I
by James Fenimore Cooper
Captain Spike prepares the Molly Swash for departure. Rose Budd and her aunt will be on board. Jack Tier appears, to Captain Spike's dismay.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"Two Letters and a Journey"
by Kirk Munroe
The Elmers send Mark away to his uncle’s house to recover. They send Ruth along to keep him company on his journey and to visit with her friend Edna May. Mark plans to travel to New York with Captain Bill in the Wildfire.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 25: “How the Scarecrow Displayed His Wisdom”
by L. Frank Baum
Along with the Tin Man, the group travels to visit the Scarecrow in his giant corn house. The Tin Man tells him about the news of Ozma’s fate. He tells them to live each day to the fullest. They all travel to the farm of Jack Pumpkinhead to tell him the sad news. The group heads back to the Emerald City.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXIV: "The Youth on the Raft"
by Laura Lee Hope
Tom fills in the others on what caused his disappearance. Harry continues to look for the man he promised to help. The girls set out on the river again, this time with Harry in tow, and find another man on the river.
Moby Dick
Chapter 73: Stubb and Flask Kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk Over
by Herman Melville
After the killing of a right whale, Fedallah makes a suggestion.
David Copperfield
Chapter 31: A Greater Loss
by Charles Dickens
David assists Peggotty with Mr. Barkis' affairs. Not unlike Steerforth, Little Em'ly is nowhere to be found.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 2: “The Council with the Munchkins”
by L. Frank Baum
The house lands on top of the Wicked Witch of the East. Dorothy is welcomed by the Witch of the North and the Munchkins. Dorothy asks for help to get back to Kansas. The good Witch of the North tells her to go to the Emerald City to talk to the Wizard of Oz who can help her. She is warned that the way is pleasant, but also dark and terrible.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 10: The Wisdom of Silence
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Jeremiah Anderson's pride keeps him from asking for help from his ex-slave master after he is freed.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 19”
by Mark Twain
Huck and Jim are joined by the duke and the dauphin.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Twelfth Night: About Duckie the Stepchild and the Little Ship”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The three children watch the Toyman make a boat for them to play with. As they play they also hear the commentary of the various animals in the barnyard.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 26
by Emily Brontë
While Cathy visits Linton, he insists that he is getting stronger, even though throughout the visit he is squeamish and looking back at the house constantly. Cathy and Nelly discuss his health on the way home.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part I, Chapter IV
by James Fenimore Cooper
There is a misunderstanding between the Captain and Mrs. Budd. The ship is stopped by a cruiser.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XL: “The Happy Ending of the Cruise”
by Kirk Munroe
All are reunited to make happy plans for the future. Sumner realizes the errors of his thinking.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 9: The Gorgon's Head
by Charles Dickens
After receiving a visit from his nephew, Charles Darnay, the Marquis receives a painful message.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 6: The Religious Teacher
by William Wells Brown
Hontz Synder gives a sermon to the people of the plantation.