The Marble Faun
Chapter XXXIX: “The World’s Cathedral”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hilda wanders into a cathedral and becomes entranced by its magic.
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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.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 25
by Emily Brontë
As Linton becomes more ill, Edgar admits that he wishes Cathy to be happy, even if it means marrying Linton. When Linton never visits the Grange, Edgar allows Cathy to visit him at the moors.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 26: “The First Newspaper”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee reads the first newspaper and is pleased, except for the tone of flippany of the writing. The monks are impressed with the paper and the Yankee is pleased.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 18: In Which Phileas Fogg, Passepartout, and Fix Go Each About His Business
by Jules Verne
Passepartout, devoted to the completion of his master's objective, insists on helping the crew of the Rangoon in an attempt to expedite the voyage. Unable to locate a relative in Hong Kong, Aouda decides to accompany Phileas to Europe. Detective Fix is further agitated by the travelers' reserving of space on the Carnatic.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 66: Matrimonial Projects
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur Danglers visits the Count of Monte Cristo for financial advice.
Babbitt
Chapter 12
by Sinclair Lewis
George, having recently returned from vacation, resolves to conduct himself differently in the coming year.
Moby Dick
Chapter 60: The Line
by Herman Melville
The narrator gives a description of the harpoon line, further discussing the dangers of whaling.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XXX
by Jane Austen
Catherine, still sulking, is visited by Henry who makes some interesting revelations to her.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 70: The Ball
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Morcerf's host a ball at their house.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 9
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator leaves New York City and heads to Paris with his new friend. After spending a good deal of time together, they part company and the narrator heads for Boston.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 50: The Morrel Family
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Monsieur Morrel's children at their home. During his visit with Maximilian and Julie, he notices the red silk purse and diamond underneith crystal coverings.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 42: Monsieur Bertuccio
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits his new home in Paris.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 50: Contains a Vulgar Incident
by William Makepeace Thackeray
The Sedleys continue to suffer hardships. Old Osborne wins his war of attrition with Amelia. Amelia is impressed by her son's kindness to others as she keeps an eye on him from a distance.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 43: Surprises
by Louisa May Alcott
Laurie and Amy return home with some surprising news. Professor Bhear, in town on business, pays a visit to Jo.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 15”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
Physics
Book 3
by Aristotle
The author describes motion and continues on the subject of nature.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 4: “How the Nome King Planned Revenge”
by L. Frank Baum
The King discusses building a tunnel under the deadly desert surrounding Oz. The Nome King gathers his army together and tries to choose a new general (after throwing General Blug away). Guph steps forwards and becomes the new General. The Nome King and Gen. Guph discuss plans on overtaking the Emerald City.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XIX. GEOLOGICAL STUDIES IN SITU
by Jules Verne
Babbitt
Chapter 2
by Sinclair Lewis
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Fourth, Chapter 5
by Victor Hugo
As time passes, Quasimodo grows up, and an aging Claude must reconcile himself with his choices.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 1: New Popsipetel
by Hugh Lofting
Now king of the Popsipetels, Doctor Dolittle works tirelessly to improve the lives of every member of the tribe. The doctor gets a new home.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 18: Anne to the Rescue
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne comes to the aid of the Barry family.
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 11
by George Eliot
The reader is introduced some additional members of the Lammeter family. Godfrey makes a request of Nancy at the Christmas dance.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XV
by Jane Austen
Catherine receives a note from Isabella, bidding her to visit as soon as possible. Catherine goes to Isabella’s and discovers that her friend is engaged to James. Catherine receives interesting news from John.