Common Sense
Part 2
by Thomas Paine
A section on the role of heredity and bloodlines in the succession of power.
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In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 14
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men find a fort. Carlos takes out his anger on Spotted Wolf.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 21
by Edgar Allan Poe
As the only survivors of the massacre, Pym and Peters take refuge on the island.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 10: The Second Inauguration
by Elizabeth Keckley
Mrs. Lincoln pays a visit to Elizabeth regarding a dress for the President's inauguration.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 3: “How Ozma Granted Dorothy’s Request”
by L. Frank Baum
The author describes the land of Oz to us including the Ozites, the Hammer-Heads, Fighting Trees, and the Kalidahs. Dorothy asks Ozma if Aunt Em and Uncle Henry could live in the Emerald City. She says yes, but to surprise the old couple, for they might be skeptical.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 42: An Old Acquaintance of Oliver's, Exhibiting Decided marks of Genius, Becoming a Public Character in the Metropolis.
by Charles Dickens
Noah and Charlotte, set to leave for London, encounter Fagin and Barney at the Three Cripples Inn.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 25: “A Competitive Examination”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee meets with the king’s officer examination board and helps the king choose his army. He makes a valid suggestion that the king readily accepts.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mr. Gilmore describes the interactions between Sir Percival and the two ladies of the house. As he prepares to depart for London he takes an opportunity to speak to Laura regarding her marriage plans.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter IX: “The Nocturnal Visitor”
by Kirk Munroe
Worth is sure that someone has tried to pull his gun away during the night. Sumner goes to investigate.
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 10: The Voyage
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Mr. Arrow is discovered as a hopeless drunk and disappears one night. Job replaces him as first mate. Jim is entranced with Silver and his parrot. Jim gets hungry and climbs into a barrel for an apple.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XXIV: "The 'Norther'"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The risk that worried Frank and Joe becomes a larger concern as the storm sets in. The boat makes it to an island, where they set up camp to wait for the storm to pass. They are happy to wait it out, as their journey soon shows itself to be almost at an end.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Introduction
by Frederick Douglass
Introduction by James McCune Smith.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 33: “Sixth Century Political Economy”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee compares Dowley’s wages in his kingdom to those in Arthur’s kingdom. The guests are confused at the concept of real wages and the Yankee talks of trade unions. The Yankee talks about the cruelty of stoning and warns them that they may be stoned for breaking the law.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 53: And Last.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver receives a share of what is his, while Monks comes to a fitting end. Mr. Brownlow, now legal guardian of Oliver, Mr. Losberne, and Mr. Grimwig stay close to Oliver's new family.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 42: Which Treats of the Osborne Family
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Mr. Osborne makes a deal with the Bullocks. Word of little George reaches the elder Osbourne.
Black Beauty
Part 2, Chapter 24: The Lady Anne or a Runaway Horse
by Anna Sewell
With the Earl and Mr. York away, Lady Anne and Blantyre decide to take a fateful trip on horseback.
David Copperfield
Chapter 54: Mr. Micawber's Transactions
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Micawber considers a move abroad. Tommy Traddles has good news for both the Wickfield's and Miss Betsey. David and Miss Betsey attend a funeral.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Farmer and the Badger
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
A badger kills a farmer’s wife, and the farmer asks a rabbit to get revenge for him.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter XII: Alice’s Evidence
by Lewis Carroll
Alice's testimony angers the Queen, resulting in a harsh sentence before the verdict is read. Amidst the sudden chaos of Wonderland, Alice suddenly finds herself in more familiar surroundings.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 2: Boyhood Days
by Booker T. Washington
Newfound freedom gives the Washington family the opportunity to move. The author further realizes the importance of an education.
Main Street
Chapter 9
by Sinclair Lewis
Still affected by her conversation with Vida, Carol begins to observe the judging glances of the townspeople. Carol and Will pay a visit to his mother.
The Professor
Chapter 1: Introductory
by Charlotte Brontë
The narrator introduces himself through a letter written to an old schoolmate. The letter tells of his decision to become a tradesman, as well as of meeting his brother and his brother's wife.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 6: The Shoemaker
by Charles Dickens
Lucie is reunited with her father.
Great Expectations
Chapter 5
by Charles Dickens
The Police show up at Pips house seeking assistance from Joe. Pip begins to feel a sense of loyalty to the convict. The convicts are discovered together, and Pip is shielded from blame.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 12: “The War With the North-Kings”
by James Baldwin
How Siegfried turned war into feasting.