The Brown Fairy Book
Story of the King Who Would Be Stronger than Fate
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale about a king who tries to change the fate of his daughter and instead insures the fate that has been assigned to her.
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In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 14
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men find a fort. Carlos takes out his anger on Spotted Wolf.
The Iliad
Book 11: The Third Battle, and the Acts of Agamemnon
by Homer
Zeus fills the Achaeans with fear before sending an important message to Hector. Odysseus Diomedes inspire the Achaeans fight courageously.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 38: On the Shelf
by Louisa May Alcott
Meg and John's marriage experiences another crisis. Marmee's advice yields positive results for Meg and John.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 1: In Secret
by Charles Dickens
Darnay is arrested after arriving in Paris and is held "in secret".
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 9: The Game Made
by Charles Dickens
Cruncher attempts to make amends for the work he has done outside of the bank. Carton wanders through the streets of Paris as he prepares for his visit with Darnay. Darnay's accusers are named in court.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 3
by W.H.G. Kingston
They arrive at the Kearney house and get to know the family and the area.
Main Street
Chapter 16
by Sinclair Lewis
Christmas arrives and Carol and Will attend a party at a friends house. Carol's frustration with the stagnant atmosphere of Gopher Prairie continues to increase.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 8
by James Fenimore Cooper
An Iroquois attack wounds Gamut and Heyward. Cora devises a plan.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 7
by Emily Brontë
Catherine returns to Wuthering Heights after a five week transformation from wild girl to young lady, all Mrs. Linton's work. Upon her return, Heathcliff is upset at her changes in appearance and attitude. The Linton's are invited to dinner by Hindley, and Heathcliff is forbidden to join them.
David Copperfield
Chapter 46: Intelligence
by Charles Dickens
One evening, David is called into the Steerforth home, where he is told news about Little Em'ly.
Main Street
Chapter 2
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is introduced to Will Kennicott while visiting a friend, and soon they begin their courtship.
The Iliad
Book 9: The Embassy to Achilles
by Homer
With certain defeat looming over the Greeks, Agamemnon presents an offer to Achilles.
Florida: Essays and Poems
The Everglades
by Clifton Johnson
The author describes the charm and allure of the Florida Everglades, including the Indian inhabitants.
The Iliad
Book 13: The Fourth Battle Continued, in which Neptune Assists the Greeks; The Acts of Idomeneus
by Homer
With Zeus absent from the field of battle, Poseidon gives some much needed assistance to the Greeks.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 19: The Gulf Stream
by Jules Verne
As the ship travels through the Gulf Stream, the men continue to wait for their opportunity to escape. Captain Nemo presents his manuscript to Aronnax.
Moby Dick
Chapter 54: The Town-Ho's Story
by Herman Melville
Ishmael retells a story from the a gam with the whaling ship Town-Ho.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 8: Teaching School in a Stable and a Hen House
by Booker T. Washington
The Tuskegee School opens despite a number of setbacks. Booker turns to the community for contributions.
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 14
by George Eliot
Molly is laid to rest. Silas' decision is cause for further sympathy from the villagers. Dolly Winthrop lends a hand.
Main Street
Chapter 6
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol accompanies Kennicott on a hunting trip, admiring the natural landscape of Gopher Prairie. Carol is introduced to the like minded Vida Sherwin and Guy Pollock. Carol's home refurnishing is met with disdain by a miserly and religious neighbor. Carol hosts a party of her own, hoping it will have some influence on the townspeople of Gopher Prairie.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 21: A new Departure in Flavorings
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
The new minister and his wife have dinner at the Cuthbert house. A nervous Anne assists in the kitchen.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 12
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men discover the site of an ambush. Rochford reappears.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 11
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator reflects on his past and experiemce being a “white man.”
The Iliad
Book 5: The Acts of Diomed
by Homer
Athena's gift to Diomedes has dire consequences for Pandarus. Diomedes breaks his agreement with a goddess.
Dracula
Chapter 6
by Bram Stoker
Mina and Lucy arrive at Whitby. Dr. Jack Seward journals about his lunatic client Renfield. Mina is concerned that she has not heard from Jonathan. Lucy is beginning to act strangely in her sleep.