David Copperfield
Chapter 47: Martha
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Peggotty and David asks Martha for some assistance in finding Little Em'ly. Miss Betsey's past continues to haunt her.
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Florida: Essays and Poems
Henry B. Plant — Genius of the West Coast
by F.H. Glover
A profile of Henry B. Plant published in 1925 in a Florida magazine. This profile was the second in a series called "The Ten Greatest Men of Florida," which the magazine described as a reader-requested series on the "men who had done the most toward the progress and development of Florida."
A Little Princess
Chapter 13: One of the Populace
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara begins a story about the tropical forest, in response to the cold weather.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"Fighting a Forest Fire"
by Kirk Munroe
A bonfire is started at the picnic and the next morning becomes a wildfire. It catches the house on fire. Mr. Elmer goes to Tallahassee to buy cattle.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XIX: “Alice’s Posies”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Several people come to the store to find it closed. When the Judge’s horse remains in front of the house, people begin to suspect that something’s wrong. Phoebe returns to the house and walks inside.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 3, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Caesar dismisses Artemidorus' warning. The plot is carried out as Antony flees. Antony sends a message to Brutus. Cassius continues to doubt the loyalty of Antony as Caesar's funeral approaches. Antony sends a warning to Octavius.
The Marble Faun
Chapter VII: “Beatrice”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam and Hilda talk of a famous portrait, Beatrice.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 5: The Slave Market
by William Wells Brown
Althesa goes to another slave market and is purchased by a new owner.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 12: “The Minister’s Vigil”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Dimmesdale mounts the scaffold where his behavior becomes absurd and neurotic followed by the next day’s powerful sermon and the mystery of the burning A in the sky.
Main Street
Chapter 30
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol spends a day at the lake accompanied by the Dyers, Erik, Cy Bogart, and Fern Mullins. Carol, jealous of Maud's affection for Erik, is happy to accept an invitation to go out on the lake. Mrs. Bogart's concerns are ignored by Carol, who later meets Erik at Harry Haydock's party. Erik's admission leaves Carol feeling confused and uncomfortable.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Origin of Rubies”
by FCIT
How rubies were discovered in the ocean.
Winesburg, Ohio
Adventure, concerning Alice Hindman
by Sherwood Anderson
Alice Hindman continues to pine for her past lover.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 8: “The Resident Patient”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man is found in an unusual business agreement and entreats Holmes for his help.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 65: Full of Business Pleasure
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Joseph pays a visit to Becky. Dobbin departs after a heated discussion.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 2: The Grindstone
by Charles Dickens
Dr. Manette makes a plea to the mob to spare Darnay's life.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 53: A Rescue and a Catastrophe
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Rawdon becomes suspicious of Becky, and requests assistance from Sir Pitt. Rawdon makes a discovery upon returning home.
The Marble Faun
Chapter VI: “The Virgin’s Shrine”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Leaving her studio, Miriam goes to the statue of the virgin. She and Hilda talk about religion.
Tales of the Jazz Age
May Day Chapter II
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Steadfast Tin-Soldier
by Andrew Lang
The life of a one-legged tin soldier and his paper love, a Dancer.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 15: Knitting
by Charles Dickens
The "Mender of Roads" tells the story of the Marquis' assassin to Monsieur Defarge.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 11: Dusk
by Charles Dickens
Darnay is escorted back to his cell. There is little hope of compassion for the condemned Darnay.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 3: “A Case of Identity”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Miss Sutherland entreats Sherlock Holmes to help her find her mysterious fiancee that has disappeared. However, he did not give her enough information in their rushed engagement.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 10: “The Naval Treaty, Part 1”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Dr. Watson receives a letter from an old friend that tells about a treaty that was stolen from his office. Watson refers the letter to Holmes to investigate.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLIX: “A Frolic of the Carnival”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The sculptor tries to follow the figures wearing black masks.
Babbitt
Chapter 19
by Sinclair Lewis
George's unethical practices continue to bring him monetary gain. A former employee threatens to reveal George's corrupt business practices. While on a business trip, George encounters Gerald Doak.