The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 24
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward continues to search for Alice. Magua's arrival in camp does no bode well for Uncas.
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American Naturalist: Rambles in Florida
Rambles in Florida, Part 4
by R.E.C. Stearns
The journey concludes with an exploration of Rocky Point, Pinellas, and the surroundings. A view of the workings and wildlife of the area is presented, with details of the history accompanying the descriptions.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 15: Graduation—In the Army
by Henry O. Flipper
Upon graduating from West Point, Lieutenant Flipper reports for active duty in the U.S. Army amidst much fanfare.
David Copperfield
Chapter 59: Return
by Charles Dickens
David returns to London where he visits with old friends and acquaintances.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 34: Friend
by Louisa May Alcott
Joe continues to write, but decides not to write sensational stories anymore. As summer arrives, Jo returns home to her sisters and mother.
The Professor
Chapter 7
by Charlotte Brontë
William travels to Belgium, where he discovers a new line of employment.
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.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 7: “On the St. Augustine Road”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator travels down the St. Augustine Road and describes the scenery and meeting other travelers along the road
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
King Pest - A Tale Containing an Allegory
by Edgar Allan Poe
Two drunken sailors happen upon a strange scene at the undertaker's shop.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Where I Lived, and What I Lived For
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau remembers the many different locations he surveyed before settling at Walden Pond.
David Copperfield
Chapter 7: My 'First Half' at Salem House
by Charles Dickens
As school begins at Salem House, David and Steerforth share stories. Mr. Peggotty and Ham visit David at school.
Babbitt
Chapter 5
by Sinclair Lewis
George continues to admire Zenith as he prepares for lunch at the Athletic Club. Reluctantly, George acknowledges his feeling of discontent to Riesling.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 7
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men hunt and forage for food during their travels through Lake Kissimmee. They flee from Indians.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 5: “The Five Orange Pips”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is faced with a bizarre case that is a family affair. Two brothers and a son all receive letters from the KKK, addressed from India that contain five dried orange pips, the omen of death. When it comes to be the son’s turn, he begs Holmes for his advice.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 15: The Secret of Success in Public Speaking
by Booker T. Washington
The author continues his work as a public speaker while still devoting himself to the prosperity of the Tuskegee Institute.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 17
by James Fenimore Cooper
The English leave the fort only to encounter a ruthless attack by the Indians. In the chaos that follows, Maqua takes another hostage.
David Copperfield
Chapter 42: Mischief
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Wickfield and Agnes visit the Strongs. David's encounter with Uriah leaves him feeling morally inferior.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 12
by James Fenimore Cooper
Hawkeye and the Mohicans defeat the Hurons and rescue the captured members of the group. Magua escapes as the group continues to move towards the safety of the fort.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Sounds
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau describes the many sounds that can be heard from his cabin.
Tales of the Jazz Age
The Jelly-Bean
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Jelly-Bean, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story following Jim Powell, an excessive gambler and outcast who has given up on polite society, as he tries to impress his new love interst, Nancy Lamar.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 12: Camp Laurence
by Louisa May Alcott
Laurence invites the girls to go camping.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 44: The Vendetta
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Bertuccio tells his story to the Count of Monte Cristo.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Poetic Principle
by Edgar Allan Poe
The author presents his opinion on poetry and the ultimate goal of art.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 77: Haidee
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Haidee relates the story of her father's death to Albert and the Count of Monte Cristo.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 24: Twenty One Months in Great Britain
by Frederick Douglass
With his newfound liberty in jeopardy, Mr. Douglass departs for Great Britain.