Moby Dick
Chapter 87: The Grand Armada
by Herman Melville
The crew of the Pequod encounters a herd of sperm whales, but finds itself hunted before it can launch the harpoon boats.
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The Vampyre
Extract of a Letter, Containing an Account of Lord Byron’s Residence in the Island of Mitylene
by John Polidori
A description of a trip to Greece, and the house in which Byron spent time while there.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 4: The Green Silk Purse
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
The King of the Golden River
Part 3
by John Ruskin
Hans, one of the older brothers, attempts to turn the Golden River to pure gold and because of his terrible nature, fails and is turned to stone by the river.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 62: Am Rhein
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Joseph, Amelia, Georgy, and Dobbin depart for the continent. Amelia starts to appreciate Dobbin's presence.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 57: Eothen
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia continues to feel a sense of obligation and duty, devoting her life to her father. Major Dobbin heads home and runs into an old friend on the way. Upon the receipt of good news, Dobbin's spirit is lifted.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 24: During Which Mr. Fogg and Party Cross the Pacific Ocean
by Jules Verne
Phileas, Aouda, and Passepartout board the General Grant as they prepare to travel to America. Aouda tells Passepartout of her travels with Phileas. Detective Fix, disappointed by the sudden change of jurisdiction, continues to pursue Phileas and his fellow travelers, resulting in an altercation with Passepartout. Detective Fix finds has a change of heart in regards to Phileas Fogg's wager. Phileas reaches the half-way point.
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 9: Wreckage
by H.G. Wells
News of the Martian defeat spreads throughout the land.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter XV: “The Day-Book of John Berthier Heatherstone”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Jack reads a note (written by the General) to Gabriel and Esther.
St. Augustine Under Three Flags: Tourist Guide and History
"St. Augustine: Description of Fort Marion"
by W.J. Harris Company
Detailed information about the construction and features of the building which became known as Fort Marion.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLVII
by Jane Austen
Marianne’s transformation seems complete at this point; her affections for Willoughby are put to rest, and even her mother, who was once fond of him, has decided to forgive and forget. It seems at this point that Elinor’s hopes for happiness are destroyed, as she does not have a suitor as Marianne still does.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Isidor Ottavio Baldassare Fosco: The Count’s Narrative”
by Wilkie Collins
The Count's telling of his involvement in the course of events.
Dracula
Chapter 27
by Bram Stoker
The group confronts the gypsies transporting Dracula. The fates of each are revealed.
Jane Eyre
Chapter IV
by Charlotte Brontë
About two months have passed, and Jane has been enduring even crueler treatment from her aunt and cousins while anxiously waiting for the arrangements to be made for her schooling. Now Jane is finally told she may attend the girls’ school Lowood, and she is introduced to Mr. Brocklehurst, the stern-faced man who runs the school. Mr. Brocklehurst abrasively questions Jane about religion, and he reacts with indignation when she declares that she finds the psalms uninteresting. Jane's aunt warns Mr. Brocklehurst that the girl also has a propensity for lying, a piece of information that Mr. Brocklehurst says he intends to publicize to Jane’s teachers upon her arrival. When Mr. Brocklehurst leaves, Jane is so hurt by her aunt’s accusation that she cannot stop herself from defending herself to her aunt. Mrs. Reed, for once, seems to concede defeat. Shortly thereafter, Bessie tells Jane that she prefers her to the Reed children. Before Jane leaves for school, Bessie tells her stories and sings her lovely songs.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 3: The Struggle For An Education
by Booker T. Washington
While working in the salt mines, Booker hears of an opportunity to pursue an education.
Jane Eyre
Chapter XVI
by Charlotte Brontë
The next morning, Jane is shocked to learn that the near tragedy of the night before has caused no scandal. The servants believe Rochester to have fallen asleep with a lit candle by his bed, and even Grace Poole shows no sign of guilt or remorse. Jane cannot imagine why an attempted murderer is allowed to continue working at Thornfield. She realizes that she is beginning to have feelings for Rochester and is disappointed that he will be away from Thornfield for several days. He has left to attend a party where he will be in the company of Blanche Ingram, a beautiful lady. Jane scolds herself for being disappointed by the news, and she resolves to restrain her flights of imaginative fancy by comparing her own portrait to one she has drawn of Blanche Ingram, noting how much plainer she is than the beautiful Blanche.
At the Dry Tortugas During the War
“At the Dry Tortugas During the War, Part 4”
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.
Moby Dick
Chapter 32: Cetology
by Herman Melville
Ishmael describes the various types of whales.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter II: “The Adventure of the Norwood Builder”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes and Watson are visited by John Hector McFarlane. A murder occurs at Jonas Oldacre’s house in Norwood and McFarlane is accused. Holmes follows the clues to deduce that Oldacre faked his death.
Babbitt
Chapter 21
by Sinclair Lewis
George achieves a level of success as a member of the Booster's Club, and later learns some unsettling news regarding Riesling.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 14: Old Friends
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth reminisces about Mrs. Anne Garland and her family.
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.
Treasure Island
Part Six: Captain Silver, Chapter 31: The Treasure-Hunt—Flint’s Pointer
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Silver thanks Jim for not running away, but Jim is worried about his future. The pirates, along with Silver and Jim, discover a skeleton pointing the way to the treasure.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 2: “The Red-Headed League”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man comes to Sherlock Holmes seeking advice about the disappearance of a bizarre society of red-headed young men that are funded by a man who sympathized with red-headed men.
Dracula
Chapter 9
by Bram Stoker
Mina and Jonathan marry. Mina and Lucy write each other. Dr. Seward tells more about Renfield. Arthur leaves Lucy to take care of is father. Dr. Jack Seward and Dr. VanHelsing care for Lucy who goes from better to worse.