The Professor
Chapter 23
by Charlotte Brontë
William decides to reveal his feelings to Frances.
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My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 18: New Relations and Duties
by Frederick Douglass
A brief explanation of what the Christmas holiday means to the slave. Mr. Douglass is sent to work for Master Freeland.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 34
by Edith Wharton
After the passage of many years Newland, now widowed, travels to Paris with his son. Newland declines an invitation from his son.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 19
by James Fenimore Cooper
The search party camp at the ruing of the fort. Chingachgook and Uncas encounter hostiles. A plan is devised to search for the missing women.
Florida: Essays and Poems
First Colonists in Florida
by J.T. Headley
The author describes the first inhabitants of Florida and the gruesome battles.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 3: “The Stockbroker’s Clerk”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is faced with a case involving a man that is lured away from his place of business and is caught up in strange activity.
American Naturalist: Rambles in Florida
Rambles in Florida, Part 4
by R.E.C. Stearns
The journey concludes with an exploration of Rocky Point, Pinellas, and the surroundings. A view of the workings and wildlife of the area is presented, with details of the history accompanying the descriptions.
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 Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 53: Robert le Diable
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo encounters many acquaintances while at the Opera with Haidee. Haidee recognizes the Count of Morcerf as the man who sold her father to the Turks.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 15: Graduation—In the Army
by Henry O. Flipper
Upon graduating from West Point, Lieutenant Flipper reports for active duty in the U.S. Army amidst much fanfare.
The Wind in the Willows
The River Bank
by Kenneth Grahame
Mole is busy with spring-cleaning when he feels compelled to visit the world above. Mole and Rat take a trip up the river.
Babbitt
Chapter 18
by Sinclair Lewis
George is concerned with Ted's choices and interests, which are contrary to his own. An incident at Ted's party causes tension between the Babbitt's and Littlefield's. A visit from family only increases George's irritation with matters at home.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 34: The Colosseum
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Franz and Albert ask their host, Signor Pastrini to procure a cart and ox for them, since a carriage cannot be found during Carnival. After a short while Signor Pastrini returns with an invitation to join the Count of Monte Cristo's carriage.
The Jungle
Chapter 22
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis jumps aboard a freight train in a state of shock. In the country Jurgis becomes a vagabond, stealing just to survive. After witnessing a mother and child, Jurgis breaks down.
On Vaccination Against Smallpox
"Further Observations on the Variola Vaccinae, or Cow-Pox, 1799"
by Edward Anthony Jenner
The author describes the symptoms that have appeared in and on the cows and how he treated them.
The Jungle
Chapter 28
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis attends another political meeting and is revitalized by the message.
The Number Concept
“Chapter 4”
by Levi Leonard Conant, Ph. D.
This passage is a continuation of the author's discussion of number word origins.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 14
by James Fenimore Cooper
A battle between the English and French puts the group in harms way as they move towards the fort. Munro and his daughters are reunited.
Main Street
Chapter 29
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.
At the Dry Tortugas During the War
“At the Dry Tortugas During the War, Part 2”
by Emily Holder
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
The Iliad
Book 20: The Battle of the Gods, and the Acts of Achilles
by Homer
News of Achilles entrance into the field of battle prompts Zeus to remove his injunction.
Dracula
Chapter 27
by Bram Stoker
The group confronts the gypsies transporting Dracula. The fates of each are revealed.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Tenth, Chapter 5
by Victor Hugo
King Louis XI, in Paris visiting, reviews the crown's expenditures, taking great pride in a specially designed cage in the Bastille. The Truand uprising continues as Gringoire is interrogated by the King.
Pygmalion
Act 2
by George Bernard Shaw
Eliza pays a visit to Higgins and Pickering.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter VIII: “The Pyncheon of To-day”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Phoebe meets her cousin, Judge Pyncheon. Although he smiles at her she recalls what Holgrave told her about a photograph revealing one’s true nature. Phoebe makes a connection between the Judge and the late Colonel. The Judge offers to help Clifford and Hepzibah financially, but Hepzibah refuses.