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The Iliad
Book 12: The Battle at the Grecian Wall
by Homer
Hector charges the Greek ramparts, pushing the Achaeans back to their ships.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Pie and the Patty-Pan”
by Beatrix Potter
When a little dog named Duchess gets an invitation to tea at the home of Ribby the cat, she becomes dreadfully afraid that Ribby is going to serve her mouse pie. Duchess bakes a delightful veal and ham pie and comes up with a very clever plan to substitute her own pie for Ribby’s. However, both of their pies become mixed up and each becomes dreadfully afraid that they have eaten a patty-pan.
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part IX”
by Wilkie Collins
Marian sees an opportunity to listen in on the conversation between Sir Percival and the Count.
The Iliad
Book 10: The Night-Adventure of Diomed and Ulysses
by Homer
Both the Trojans and Greeks devise plans to spy on one another. However, only the Greeks are successful.
Jane Eyre
Chapter XXXII
by Charlotte Brontë
Jane’s students become more familiar and endeared to her, and Jane becomes quite popular among them. At night, though, she has troubling nightmares that involve Rochester. Jane continues to pay attention to the relationship between St. John and Rosamond, who often visits the school when she knows St. John will be there. Rosamond asks Jane to draw her portrait, and as she is working on it one day, St. John pays her a visit. He gives her a new book of poetry and looks at the drawing. She offers to draw him a duplicate, and then boldly declares that he ought to marry Rosamond. St. John admits that he loves her and is tempted by her beauty, but he explains that he refuses to allow worldly affection to interfere with his holy duties. The flirtatious, silly, and shallow Rosamond would make a terrible wife for a missionary. Suddenly, St. John notices something on the edge of Jane’s paper and tears off a tiny piece—Jane is not certain why. With a peculiar look on his face, he hurries from the room.
Explorers
Sir Walter Raleigh
by Wilbur F. Gordy
Sir Walter Raleigh grew up in England during a time of Spanish domination of the seas and the New World. Being patriotic, and having gained the notice of the queen and her dazzling court, he set out to make a new more powerful and glorious England. He was responsible for colonies set up in the New World which eventually met with disasters. He was not able to discover what happened to them in spite of much wealth devoted to the search.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 4: "George Boole"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of George Boole.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 22
by Edith Wharton
Bored with married life, Newport decides to visit an old friend.
A Victorious Union
Chapter VII: “A Powerful Ally of the Belleviters”
by Oliver Optic
The men join Capatain Sullendine. Christy uses drinking to his advantage, but avoids it himself.
American Short Fiction
Rodman the Keeper
by Constance Fenimore Woolson
“Rodman the Keeper” is a powerful tale that highlights the irreconcilable differences between Northern and Southern cultures, with dignity and sympathy allotted to representative characters of both worlds.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 1: “Squinty and the Dog”
by Richard Barnum
The readers find out the origin of Squinty’s name. Squinty and his brothers and sisters grow up. Squinty wants to see the world and have some adventures, so he escapes. However, he’s caught by the dog.
A Victorious Union
Chapter III: “A Bivouac Near Fort Morgan”
by Oliver Optic
The men are paired together. They assume their chosen identities to blend in with confederate southerners.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 11
by Ross Kay
The boys get frustrated with their situation as Fred is useless because he is seasick and John is testy because his hands are blistered. However, the Caledonia comes to their rescue again and they are finally able to reside in harbor.
The Prince
Chapter 12: How Many Kinds of Soldiery There Are, and Concerning Mercenaries
by Niccolo Machiavelli
How the maintenance of a standing army is essential in the enforcement of laws.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 22: A Ride in a Stage-Coach
by William Wells Brown
Clotel takes an interesting stage coach ride to Richmond, Virginia.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 18
by Edith Wharton
Newland and Ellen discuss possible futures.
The Iliad
Book 3: The Duel of Menelaus and Paris
by Homer
The Trojans and Achaeans come to an agreement in an attempt to establish peace. Paris and Menelaus face each other in battle, but outside forces intervene on the outcome.
Florida Trails
Chapter II: “Certain Southern Butterflies”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator searches for butterflies.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Goose-Girl
by Grimm Brothers
A betrothed princess is betrayed by her waiting maid.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 17
by Stephen Crane
Henry and the other men await the enemies charge. Henry impresses his fellow soldiers while engaging the enemy in battle. Henry rest briefly, knowing that the current victory will be short lived.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Three: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan: Chapter 7
by Jonathan Swift
The author leaves Lagado: arrives at Maldonada. No ship ready. He takes a short voyage to Glubbdubdrib. His reception by the governor.
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.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 7
by Stephen Crane
Henry rationalizes his fear as he continues to run from the battle. Henry finds the dead body of another soldier as he moves through the forest.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XIV: "A Night of Terror"
by Kirk Munroe
The weather changes Ribault’s plans. Menendez takes advantage of a land route. Rene saves others, but isn't safe himself.