Up from Slavery
Chapter 10: A Harder Task Than Making Bricks Without Straw
by Booker T. Washington
Booker implements an unorthodox plan for the new construction, and works to overcome the objections of prospective students and their parents.
Booker implements an unorthodox plan for the new construction, and works to overcome the objections of prospective students and their parents.
Mary tells Dickon about the previous events with Colin. He is determined to bring Colin to the garden. Mary and Colin’s friendship grows and she tells him all about the garden.
A fairy tale about a young boy named Hans that saved a town from drowning by plugging up the water in a bank with his finger.
Eva, having fallen ill, makes a request of her father and Topsy.
Claude Frollo, having discovered that Esmeralda is still alive, becomes jealous of Quasimodo. Claude Frollo's advances are once again rebuked.
Clarence Darrow's debate on capital punishment as presented to Judge Alfred J. Talley in New York City in October of 1924.
Uncle Isaac tells what he knows of Will’s disappearance. Mr. Ford begins to question his decision to send his son to Atlanta. The girls discuss the invitation to a Florida orange grove.
After a long and fruitful life, Black Beauty meets his final masters, and proceeds to spend the rest of his days in comfort.
Tom Loker, having recovered his wounds, gives assistance to George and Eliza as they continue towards Canada.
The sister named Little Two Eyes is put down by her sisters who think she is common. However, she gets magical assistance and has a happy ending.
Ahab and Starbuck talk of their families. Ahab feels his actions are unreasonable, but cannot stop.
The prince decides to offer himself as the sacrifice for the princess and her lake.
Huck and Jim are afraid they passed Cairo. Huck questions whether or not to turn Jim over to the authorities. Bad luck continues to follow Huck and Jim.
The weather once again changes for the better, quenching the thirst of the Mariner. The crew, although changed, continue to perform their assigned duties.
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.
Anne tells Marilla how she came to be at the orphanage. Anne begins to have a change of heart.
A special request is made of Jerry and his cab horses. Black Beauty takes advantage of a rare opportunity.
Jo's refusal to invite Amy has unintended consequences. A near tragedy brings the sisters back together.
A litte hare has no parents and is raised by his grandmother. By great cunning, he is able to catch their dinner and also capture fire by a narrow escape from being eaten himself.
Having been sold once again, Black Beauty meets his new master, but finds his time there short lived.
Huck goes to the Phelps farm to find and free Jim. Huck awaits the arrival of a good friend.
Following the birth of her child, the narrator is cared for by her physician husband at a country estate.
Newland is approached by Ned as he leaves the theater. Newland accepts an invitation from friends, hoping to come into contact with the Countess.
Donatello talks of the mythic faun.
The year ends and Muriel and the narrator mourn the death of Arthur.