Silas Marner
Part 2, Chapter 21
by George Eliot
Silas pays a visit to Lantern Yard, and is surprised by what he sees.
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The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Three Robes”
by Andrew Lang
A story about a king who remarries after his wife’s death. His new queen kills him and intends to kill his children, but they escape. When the prince of Greece comes for the king’s daughter, the new queen sends her daughter who is expected to weave three robes for the prince. The king’s daughter makes the robes for the mistaken princess, but the prince finds her and they marry instead.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 9: Our Future Heroes
by Henry O. Flipper
The cadets take a much appreciated break from their academics to take part in a field day.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Cottager and His Cat”
by Andrew Lang
A poor cottager buys a cat and ends up with a kingdom.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 35
by Jack London
As Hump and Maud attempt to repair the damage vessel, a much diminished Larsen attempts to undermine their efforts.
American Naturalist: Rambles in Florida
Rambles in Florida, Part 2
by R.E.C. Stearns
A description of the journey to—and arrival at—Cedar Key. The rail, the towns, and the various features of the landscape are described.
Main Street
Chapter 37
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol finds work within the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, and thoroughly enjoys the city life. After talking with multiple women from small towns, Carol realizes that Gopher Prairie may not be that bad a place to live. While at the cinema, Carol recognizes an old friend.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XXII. TOTAL FAILURE OF WATER
by Jules Verne
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Swineherd
by Andrew Lang
A shallow princess is taught a lesson by a beautiful prince.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 2: The Fidgit's Story
by Hugh Lofting
Having gained a greater understanding of shellfish languages, Doctor Dolittle transcribes the Fidgit's life story.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 9: Containing Further Particulars Concerning the Pleasant Old Gentleman, and His Hopeful Pupils.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver begins his apprenticeship under Fagin.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 18: A Settler in Cloisterham
by Charles Dickens
Dick Datchery, a new arrival to Cloisterham, talks to number of the townspeople about the Drood disappearance.
Moby Dick
Chapter 55: Of the Monstrous Pictures of Whales
by Herman Melville
Ishmael compares the common depiction of whales to his own eyewitness account.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Von Kempelen and His Discovery
by Edgar Allan Poe
Von Kempelen discovers how to turn lead into gold.
The Open Boat: A Tale Intended to be After the Fact. Being the Experience of Four Men Sunk from the Steamer Commodore
Chapter 2
by Stephen Crane
While the men continue to keep the dingy afloat, the captain reassures them. Seagulls pester the men, the captain in particlar, by swooping down trying to peck at them.
Moby Dick
Chapter 21: Going Aboard
by Herman Melville
The Pequod prepares to depart.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Eisenkopf ”
by Andrew Lang
How Peter outwits Eisenkopf and finds love.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 14: "The Hole that Ran to China"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and the Toyman dig a hole to China with their magical friends.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLIV: “The Deserted Shrine”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Upon noticing the flame’s gone out, Kenyon goes inside to investigate.
Moby Dick
Chapter 79: The Prairie
by Herman Melville
Ishmael uses physiognomy and phrenology to better understand the whale.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 3, Chapter 9: We Depart in a Hurry
by Hugh Lofting
Having won his wager, Doctor Dolittle and and his part prepare for a hasty departure, fearing reprisal from the angry citizens of Monteverde.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Four: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms: Chapter 10
by Jonathan Swift
The author’s economy, and happy life, among the Houyhnhnms. His great improvement in virtue by conversing with them. Their conversations. The author has notice given him by his master, that he must depart from the country. He falls into a swoon for grief; but submits. He contrives and finishes a canoe by the help of a fellow-servant, and puts to sea at a venture.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 3: “Magic Mystifies the Marchers”
by L. Frank Baum
Upon seeing (in her magic book) Ann’s plan to attack the Emerald City, Glinda casts a spell sending Ann and the Oogaboo army to a different village. They decide to conquer this deserted place and come upon a Rak instead.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXI: "To the Rescue"
by Laura Lee Hope
The boy reveals more of his identity, and also brings news of the missing Tom. He encourages the girls to help him rescue the others, but they decide they need help.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 11: The Parson Poet
by William Wells Brown
Carlton is surprised by an ad placed in the local newspaper. Mr. Peck writes a poem.