The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 7: Of the Black Belt
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois discusses Albany, the heart of the Black Belt of the South.
Du Bois discusses Albany, the heart of the Black Belt of the South.
Esmeralda, having been missing for one month, is discovered by Gringoire in the Tournelle Criminelle. Esmeralda, having been accused of murder and witchcraft, is greatly troubled by the failing health of Captain Phoebus. Gringoire is shocked by the identity of the second defendant.
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.
The Dramatic Club has its first meeting, and Carol finds herself in a position to influence the people of Gopher Prairie. Carol is sure the play will be failure, having witnessed the lack of preparation by the actors.
A biography of John Wallis.
With the start of Muff Potter's trial, Huck and Tom remember Muff's kindness.
The narrator of the Novel, Humphrey Van Weyden, finds himself in a very precarious situation before he is rescued by a passing sealing ship.
The Chancellor signs an agreement with my Lady who has given herself the title of Vice Wardeness.
When the Yankee and Sandy’s daughter, Hello, falls ill again, they spend weeks nursing her to health in France. The Yankee decides to travel back to England leaving his family in France. The Yankee arrives in Camelot to find it desolate.
Silas isolates himself from all companionship, focusing on his work instead.
The fishing proves to be exciting, and they are happy with their catch. They set out into the gulf, but quickly run into trouble when the motor gives out.
Kenyon and Hilda come upon a shrine and, after becoming lost in thought, notice that the shrine's lamp goes out for the first time in centuries.
John Adams' fourth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
David reflects on the present state of affairs.
Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters stay at Norland for a few months, because it is difficult to find a new home which they can afford with their small income. Edward and his relationship with the family is described.
Alice, bored by her sister's reading, follows a passing rabbit down a hole.
The author explains how he described Flatland to the king of Lifeland.
Polynesia gives word to Gub-Gub before Prince Bumpo pays a visit to Doctor Dolittle. After the doctor fulfills his promise, Prince Bumpo prepares a ship for the parting doctor. Doctor Dolittle and the animals head back to Puddleby.
Beth divulges a secret to Jo concerning her health.
Huck and Jim are separated. Huck's view of Jim changes after he plays a mean trick on him.
Hawkeye, the white hunter, and Chingachgook, a mohican, discuss current events while Uncas trails Maqua tribesmen. The hear a party is approaching on horseback.
The author discusses the history and philosophy of counting.
The story of Wing Biddlebaum, a man with few friends who experienced a horrible ordeal earlier in his life.
Donatello and Miriam arrive in costume telling Kenyon about the carnival.