Northanger Abbey
Chapter IV
by Jane Austen
The next day, Catherine searches the social meeting places for Henry, but she does not see him again. The chapter introduces Isabella and Mrs. Thorpe and her children.
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Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 31: In Which Fix, the Detective, Considerably Furthers the Interests of Phileas Fogg
by Jules Verne
With the party now stranded at Fort Kearney, Fix presents a proposal to Phileas. The travelers continue heading east but still do not arrive in time to board the China.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 2: I Hear of the Great Naturalist
by Hugh Lofting
Having come across an injured squirrel, Tommy is directed to the office of John Dolittle by his friends. Matthew tells Tommy of the good doctors many voyages. Upon arriving at the doctor's house, the visitors encounter the loyal dog Jip, but find that the doctor is no where to be found.
Stories from Around the World
“The Badger’s Money”
by Traditional
A priest gets money from his friend the badger but cannot spend it, although he is very grateful.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 10: In Which Passepartout is Only Too Glad to Get Off with the Loss of His Shoes
by Jules Verne
Phileas, having had his passport stamped, has a meal at the train station while Passepartout once again runs errands. A cultural misstep by Passepartout results in an incident at the temple and gives Detective Fix further grounds to obtain an arrest warrant.
The Prince
Chapter 6: Concerning new Principalities Which Are Acquired By One's Own Arms and Ability
by Niccolo Machiavelli
How princes should behave when ruling states acquired by force, and the difficulties of maintaining states acquired by inheritance.
Philosophy and Fun of Algebra
Chapter 13: "The Great 'x' of the World"
by Mary Everest Boole
"A great question which people like to quarrel about is:—Who or What made things be as they are?"
The Open Boat: A Tale Intended to be After the Fact. Being the Experience of Four Men Sunk from the Steamer Commodore
Chapter 1
by Stephen Crane
The men aboard a tiny boat discover they are sinking. The captain is hurt and unable to assist the men other than moral support. The men continue to fear each crashing wave that threatens to sink their dingy.
Symbolic Logic
“Book 5: Chapter 2”
by Lewis Carroll
This chapter describes the problems inherent in syllogisms.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 30: In Which Phileas Fogg Simply Does His Duty
by Jules Verne
Following a valiant fight against the Sioux's attack, Phileas leads a party to rescue the captured prisoners. Phileas' successful rescue of Passepartout is greatly received by Aouda. Phileas plans the next leg of his trip.
Symbolic Logic
“Book 6: Chapter 3”
by Lewis Carroll
Syllogisms and subscripts come together.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXVII: “Fishing for Sharks”
by Kirk Munroe
The boys learn a lesson about shark fishing. The group meets up with the keeper of the house of refuge and his dog.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 1. “The Earthquake”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy, her cousin Zeb, her kitten, the horse and buggy fall through a crack, which is quite scary, but the animals begin to talk.
Symbolic Logic
“Book 2: Chapter 3”
by Lewis Carroll
Propositions of relation are explained, with relevant examples provided.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 8: Friday Night
by H.G. Wells
The narrator is alarmed by the continued normalcy of life. The military starts to take interest in the Martian presence.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXIII: “The Welcome Home at Bonnydale”
by Oliver Optic
Christy is joyfully received at home. He pays tribute to the character of his adversaries.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 1: The Eve of the War
by H.G. Wells
From an observatory, the narrator witnesses a series of strange occurrences on the surface of Mars.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
The Old Clock on the Stairs
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A poem explaining that despite death, time goes on.
Moby Dick
Chapter 62: The Dart
by Herman Melville
A brief description of the harpooning of a whale.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"The Schooner ‘Nancy Bell’"
by Kirk Munroe
The Elmers board a train for the first time and then board a schooner called the Nancy Bell. They offer Jan Jensen a job.
Gulliver's Travels
Part One: A Voyage to Lilliput: Chapter 6
by Jonathan Swift
Of the inhabitants of Lilliput; their learning, laws, and customs; the manner of educating their children. The author’s way of living in that country. His vindication of a great lady.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 29: In Which Certain Incidents Are Narrated Which Are Only to be Met with on American Railroads
by Jules Verne
Phileas' game of whist is suddenly interrupted by Colonel Proctor, who he quickly challenges to a duel. A surprise attack forces the two to temporarily forget their differences. Passepartout is successful in his mission once again.
The Open Boat: A Tale Intended to be After the Fact. Being the Experience of Four Men Sunk from the Steamer Commodore
Chapter 4
by Stephen Crane
The men spy a small house on the shore. They cannot understand why no one on land has seen them or will help them. They aren’t aware that the area is deserted.
Main Street
Chapter 34
by Sinclair Lewis
Will and Carol spend three months travelling through the southwest United States. Arrival in Gopher Prairie once again leaves Carol feeling despondent and alone. Carol, happy to see her son again, withholds her opinions for the sake of her husband.
Main Street
Chapter 27
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is befriended by Maud Dyer, who proceeds to ridicule Nat Hick's assistant tailor, Erik Valborg.