The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 23
by Mark Twain
With the start of Muff Potter's trial, Huck and Tom remember Muff's kindness.
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The Marble Faun
Chapter XXVII: “Myths”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello tells Kenyon that he has the gift of talking to animals and tries to communcate with the creatures of nature.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 15: Knitting
by Charles Dickens
The "Mender of Roads" tells the story of the Marquis' assassin to Monsieur Defarge.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 14: Under the Palms
by Laura Lee Hope
Shooting commences on The Magnolia.
At the Dry Tortugas During the War
“At the Dry Tortugas During the War, Part 5”
by Emily Holder
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Tell-Tale Heart
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator finds it increasingly difficult to conceal an act of violence from the authorities.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 46: Under the Umbrella
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo and Professor Bhear divulge their true feelings to one another.
David Copperfield
Chapter 37: A Little Cold Water
by Charles Dickens
David tells Dora about his current financial situation, causing Dora to become visibly upset.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 3: “Pinky’s Rubber Ball”
by Howard R. Garis
While Curly and Flop were playing soldier in the forest, baby Pinky played alone. A fox spied her and carried her away to the forest. Pinky squealed for her brothers and tossed them her rubber ball to wet the fox. They filled the ball with water and squirted the fox.
The Four Million
"The Cop and the Anthem"
by O. Henry
A vagrant attempts in vain to be arrested.
Moby Dick
Chapter 1: Loomings
by Herman Melville
Ishmael explains his decision to go to sea.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Water of Life
by Grimm Brothers
An old man sends his three sons on a mission, but only the youngest is successful in his endeavors.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 10
by Stephen Crane
Henry is questioned about the nature of his wound as he walks with an injured soldier. Henry quickly departs the disoriented man's company as he continues to regret his cowardice.
Moby Dick
Chapter 109: Ahab and Starbuck in the Cabin
by Herman Melville
An argument between Starbuck and Ahab results in gunplay. Ahab tries not to anger the crew.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XVI
by Jane Austen
Marianne is up crying the whole of that night, and is absolutely inconsolable and overly dramatic in her grief.
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Part the Fifth
by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
The weather once again changes for the better, quenching the thirst of the Mariner. The crew, although changed, continue to perform their assigned duties.
Florida Trails
Chapter IV: “Birds of a Morning”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator goes on a early-morning bird expedition.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Mesmeric Revelation
by Edgar Allan Poe
A doctor has a rather unusual conversation with a dying patient.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 26: “How Ozma Refused to Fight for Her Kingdom”
by L. Frank Baum
The entire group arrives at the Emerald City and, after dinner, talk with Ozma about the tunnel. They watch (from the Magic Picture) the Nome King’s plans to attack at midnight. They discuss what their own plan will be. Ozma tells Dorothy about the Forbidden Fountain. The Scarecrow thinks up a plan.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 34: James Crawley’s Pipe Is Put Out
by William Makepeace Thackeray
James falls out of favor with Miss Crawley. Angered by correspondence from Rebecca, Miss Crawley makes a declaration to Pitt.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 11: “The Yankee in Search of Adventures”
by Mark Twain
A maiden comes to the castle needing help rescuing 45 other women from three giant brothers. The king assigns it to the Yankee. The woman agrees to personally show him the way. He is dressed in his suit of armor and is on his way.
The Wind in the Willows
The Wild Wood
by Kenneth Grahame
Mole journeys to the Wild Wood where he is later met by Rat. Mole and Rate find the home of Mr. Badger
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.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 5, Chapter 8: The Hanging Stone
by Hugh Lofting
The doctor, Bumpo, and Long Arrow depart the Bagjagderag camp, having made a great impact behaviors and beliefs. The group is taken to the Whispering Rocks, where they learn another of the island's secrets. The Popsipetel prepare to elect a new chief.
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Velveteen Rabbitt, or How Toys Become Real
by Margery Williams
A toy rabbit hopes the love of his owner will make him real.