On Vaccination Against Smallpox
"An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variole Vaccine, or Cow-Pox, 1798"
by Edward Anthony Jenner
The author describes the causes for the vaccine and symptoms of smallpox.
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Flatland
Part 2, Section 21: How I Tried to Teach the Theory of Three Dimensions to My Grandson, and with What Success
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author describes how he attempted to teach three dimensions to his grandson.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 7: Monseigneur in Town
by Charles Dickens
Marquis Evremonde, a guest of Monseigneur, is involved in a tragedy outside of Defarge's wine shop.
Black Beauty
Part 1, Chapter 11: Plain Speaking
by Anna Sewell
As time passes at Birtwick, Black Beauty comes to respect and appreciate his master more and more.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 11: Experiments
by Louisa May Alcott
The girls decide to experiment with laziness.
Great Expectations
Chapter 19
by Charles Dickens
Pip prepares to leave for London feeling guilty about his behavior.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 3”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 1: Playing Pilgrims
by Louisa May Alcott
With their father away at war, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy make plans for Christmas. A letter from their father arrives.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 24: “Dorothy Is Delighted”
by L. Frank Baum
Ann expresses her homesickness and dismay for trying to conquer the world. Ozma and the Wizard sit watching the entire spectacle in their magic picture frame and feel sorry for Queen Ann. The Wizard instantly sends Queen Ann, her officers, Files and the Rose Princess back to Oogaboo. Tik-Tok is sent back to Oz. Ozma consults with Dorothy about the strangers. The Wizard sends for Betsy, Hank, Shaggy and his brother.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 10: “Tommy Kwikstep”
by L. Frank Baum
The friends meet a new character, Tommy Kwikstep. Tommy was transformed into a creature with twenty legs because he spoke without thinking.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 2: "Shall Teaching Be My Life Work"
by Thomas E. Sanders
Evaluating whether teaching will be just a job or a lifetime career.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 4: Of the Meaning of Progress
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois reflects on his experiences teaching in a school in the hills of Tennessee.
Moby Dick
Chapter 103: Measurement of The Whale's Skeleton
by Herman Melville
Ishmael offers his observations of a whale skeleton he had previously measured.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 4: “The Dog-King”
by Lewis Carroll
The narrator, Sylvie, and Bruno come upon Nero.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 32: “Dowley’s Humiliation”
by Mark Twain
Dowley boasts of his success in financial matters and once the shop clerk has produced the bill (for the banquet) to the Yankee, the Yankee pays him in full and includes a sizeable tip. Dowley’s pride is wounded.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 101: Locusta
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Valentine discovers who has been poisoning the occupants of the Villefort house.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Third Night: Noisy Folks”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The description of the first and second cousins of chickens: ducks and geese. These are part of the barnyard friends that are playmates to the three children.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Fifth Night: The Toyman”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The story continues with the description of the beloved Toyman. He is a hired hand of the barnyard that makes toys for the children by the fire and takes them on fun adventures. In this short story the Toyman takes the children fishing.
Physics
Book 1
by Aristotle
The author poses some questions about principles of motion.
The Brown Fairy Book
Story of Wali Dad the Simple-Hearted
by Andrew Lang
An old man saves his money and does not know what to do with it. He buys a beautiful bracelet and gives it to a princess who sends him an extravagant gift that he then immediately sends to a prince. There is a constant exchange of gifts between the three until the old man is transformed into a man of great wealth and the prince and princess find each other.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 33”
by Mark Twain
Tom agrees to help Huck free Jim. Huck and Tom stay at the Phelps place, hoping to learn where Jim is being held. The dauphin and the duke get their just reward.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 37: In Which It is Shown That Phileas Fogg Gained Nothing by His Tour Around the World, Unless it Were Happiness
by Jules Verne
Having won his wager, Phileas prepares for his wedding. The events just prior to Phileas' arrival at the Reform Club are presented to the reader.
Main Street
Chapter 32
by Sinclair Lewis
A minor incident at the barn dance has dire consequences for Fern Mullins. Fern, confident she will be fired, resigns and leaves town.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 31
by Jack London
Hump continues to create a measure of comfort for himself and Maud.
Tales of the Jazz Age
Mr. Icky
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Mr. Icky, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story describing a strange conversation between Mr. Icky, an older man dressed in a costume, and a young boy named Peter.