Moby Dick
Chapter 57: Of Whales in Paint; in Teeth; in Wood; in Sheet-Iron; in Stone
by Herman Melville
A discussion of the assortment of art that has been inspired by the whale.
A discussion of the assortment of art that has been inspired by the whale.
The author describes change and motion.
Sara introduces herself to Ermengarde.
Evaluating a schools course of study and a subject criteria for improving it.
Archer pays a visit to the Countess at her home, where they discuss the many difficulties of life in New York.
Lockwood leaves and comes back six months later to find Nelly living at Wuthering Heights, as Cathy's companion because Zillah left. After Hareton accidentally shoots himself, Cathy gives Nelly a book to give to him; if he accepts it Cathy vows to teach him to read and never tease him again.
Ahab's temper flares.
Amelia's appearance affects George's regiment. Mrs. O'Dowd has plans for Glorvina and Jos.
Newland continues to learn more details about the Countess Olenska's past. The Countess and Newland talk at the Duke's reception.
Whitefoot hears Hooty’s cries and becomes afraid because the owl is on his roof. However, he knows he is safe and is able to keep calm until Hooty cries again.
The story of Enoch Robinson and his attempt to lead a normal life.
The author describes his wife's reaction to the story.
Dantes, in a disguise of an Englishman, makes inquires about Morrel and Son, in order to help Morrel through his bankruptcy.
The group works to sterilize the boxes as quickly as possible. Mina is tormented by her “unclean” status, and contemplates her fate.
Having taken control of the Jolly Roger, Peter navigates the ship back to London. Wendy decides where her true place is.
Coverdale, Hollingsworth, and Foster are forced to take on an unhappy midnight search, with tragic results.
Captain Nemo plans another excursion for the men.
The narrator tells of his life of isolation living with his cousin and aunt.
Victor grows up in a tight domestic circle, in which he flourishes, and is intrigued with the mysteries of the natural world. He begins his study of outdated alchemists and then electricity.
An unexpected house guest arrives on Christmas night.
Beth's room is prepared to make her final days as comfortable as possible. Jo's poem has a profound effect on Beth.
Currer and Althesa head south with their new owner.
A man visiting an old Virginia grave-yard sees two monuments side by side. One monument is inscribed with the name Robert Vaughan Fairfax and 1864, and the other simply said "Cahoots" and nothing more. The man then goes to a nearby post-office to ask the man in charge about the two monuments.
The very vain Emperor in this fairy tale is tricked by a pair of thieves.