Up from Slavery
Chapter 15: The Secret of Success in Public Speaking
by Booker T. Washington
The author continues his work as a public speaker while still devoting himself to the prosperity of the Tuskegee Institute.
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The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 11: “The Final Problem”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes arrives at Watson’s home after escaping three murder attempts and a threat from his nemesis Moriarty. Holmes is determined to bring Moriarty to terms in order to uphold justice and make his career.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Preface
by Lewis Carroll
The preface to the book.
Winesburg, Ohio
Godliness, a Tale in Four Parts: Part 2, also concerning Jesse Bentley
by Sherwood Anderson
Many years later, Jesse is visited by his grandson.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 42: Monsieur Bertuccio
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits his new home in Paris.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 23
by Ross Kay
The boys and Sam send the boat off to be repaired and the mechanics find nothing seriously injured. The Go Ahead Boys decide they need to keep watch on it all night and divide shifts. George sees an intruder on his shift and they all prepare themselves for the worst.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 1: “Squinty and the Dog”
by Richard Barnum
The readers find out the origin of Squinty’s name. Squinty and his brothers and sisters grow up. Squinty wants to see the world and have some adventures, so he escapes. However, he’s caught by the dog.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter XI: Who Stole the Tarts?
by Lewis Carroll
Alice witnesses the many strange behaviors of the King, Queen and attendees of the trial. Alice is called to testify.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 15
by Ross Kay
The boys arrive at the island and Fred tells his grandfather the whole story about the bond and the rude canal-men. They discuss what to do and come up with a solution.
Babbitt
Chapter 12
by Sinclair Lewis
George, having recently returned from vacation, resolves to conduct himself differently in the coming year.
Peter Pan
Chapter 15: "Hook or Me This Time"
by J.M. Barrie
Peter Pan quietly boards the Jolly Roger in an attempt to rescue Wendy and the Lost Boys. Peter and Captain Hook face each other one more time.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Story of Princess Hase
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
How Princess Hase was conceived and lived her good life.
David Copperfield
Chapter 3: I Have a Change
by Charles Dickens
Peggotty takes David to Yarmouth where he meets his nephew and niece. Before returning home, Peggotty tells David of his mothers marriage.
David Copperfield
Chapter 50: Mr. Peggotty's Dream Comes True
by Charles Dickens
With Martha's help, Little Em'ly is finally found.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The White Duck
by Andrew Lang
A wicked witch turns a queen into a duck and takes her place in the castle, but the white duck is finally able to free herself and save her children.
Moby Dick
Chapter 108: Ahab and the Carpenter
by Herman Melville
Ahab abuses the carpenter when he goes to be fitted for his new leg.
The Brown Fairy Book
Kisa the Cat
by Andrew Lang
A princess is captured and maimed by a giant and is rescued and made whole again by her childhood cat. When the princess marries, her cat is transformed into a beautiful princess. She had been under a spell that could only be broken by a good deed that had never been performed before.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 23
by Edith Wharton
Newland travels to Boston.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 15: Topsy
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Mr. St. Clare brings a pupil for Cousin Ophelia to teach.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 9: “The Greek Interpreter”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man comes to Mycroft Holmes and tells him of his strange encounter. Sherlock Holmes then becomes involved because of his brother’s laziness.
Great Expectations
Chapter 23
by Charles Dickens
Pip has dinner at the house of Matthew Pocket and observes the strange social lives of the Pocket family.
Florida Trails
Chapter II: “Certain Southern Butterflies”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator searches for butterflies.
Main Street
Chapter 3
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol and Will travel to Gopher Prairie by train, following their marriage. Carol observes the other passengers as the travels, feeling that she could help improve their lives. After great anticipation, Carol arrives in Gopher Prairie.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, Part IV”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter leaves home preparing himself for his new employment, but is distracted by a woman he meets on the road. She is mysterious and interesting to Walter, but is gone before he can find out more.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 14: “The Winged Monkeys”
by L. Frank Baum
The Winged Monkeys carry Dorothy and her friends to the Emerald City. The King of the Monkeys tells Dorothy why they must grant whoever has the Magic Cap three wishes.