The Wind in the Willows
The Return of Ulysses
by Kenneth Grahame
Toad Hall is liberated. Toad sings a song in celebration.
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The Pink Fairy Book
The Water of Life
by Andrew Lang
Three brothers and one sister work hard to build a palace. They are happy until a visitor tells them what their palace is missing. Each sets out in turn to bring back the water of life, the tree of beauty, and the talking bird. Unfortunately each of the brothers is unsuccessful, and all seems lost until the sister manages to make her way to the mountaintop.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 15: “The Dragon Defies Danger”
by L. Frank Baum
The Nome soldiers, led by General Guph, attempted to capture the adventurers. The dragon, howerver, carried the adventurers higher than the nomes could reach. Queen Ann ordered Tik-Tok to attack the soldiers, but they ran back to the caverns.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 8: The Chateau d'If
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes is taken to Chateau d'If, despite the promise Villefort made to him.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Flower Queen’s Daughter
by Andrew Lang
A prince wins the flower queen’s daughter.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XXXV. AN ELECTRIC STORM
by Jules Verne
The Jungle
Chapter 20
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is unemployable, having been blacklisted. Jurgis eventually finds employment, only to be laid-off in less than two weeks.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part XI”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter stays for the inquest. He considers what must have happened on that last night of Sir Percival's life. He returns to the inn to find a letter waiting.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XVI: "Has-se Receives the Token"
by Kirk Munroe
Has-se recieves the token and sets out to rescue his friend. E-chee, Has-se and Yah-chi-la-ne enter the Seminole camp.
Dracula
Chapter 16
by Bram Stoker
The men see evidence of what Lucy has become. They are shocked and agree to take steps to stop the un-dead.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 7: A Defender of the Faith
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
The reporter, Miss Arabella Coe, changes a Christmas for the family of the house Number Ten "D" Street.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 7: “The Journey to the Great Oz”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends venture through strange lands. Her friends use their courage, their brains, and there hearts to survive.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLV: “The Flight of Hilda’s Doves”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Noticing that Hilda’s light has gone out, Kenyon worries for her safety.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 12
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men discover the site of an ambush. Rochford reappears.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 5: Polynesia
by Hugh Lofting
En route to the Stubbins home, Doctor Dolittle describes Polynesia and the role she played in his development as a doctor and his understanding of various animal languages. An old friend makes a surprise visit bringing word of various friends and acquaintances.
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part VI”
by Wilkie Collins
Marian waits for the letter, and is met by the Count. Laura returns from the search for her brooch with news of her own strange encounter. Marian is awoken from a strange, dream-like state in which she has a vision of Walter.
Dracula
Chapter 10
by Bram Stoker
Lucy is drained of blood. Arthur and Dr. Seward give Lucy a blood transfusion. Prof. Van Helsing puts garlic flowers in Lucy’s room. Dr. Seward and Prof. Van Helsing keep watch.
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 12: Council of War
by Robert Louis Stevenson
When the island is spotted ahead, Capt. Smollett consults his map, which Jim recognizes. Jim confides in Trelawney and Smollett Silver’s plans and Trelawney regrets his hiring of the crew. Smollett urges everyone to stay alert.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 4: Oliver, Being Offered Another Place, Makes His First Entry Into Public Life.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Sowerberry decides to take Oliver on as his apprentice.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 9: The Tantrums of Ned Land
by Jules Verne
As the men discuss their situation, Ned Land continues to become more and more agitated.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter II: "Caught in a Fire Trap"
by Captain Quincy Allen
Just as the meeting between the boys is ending they find there is a fire in town. They go to investigate, and possibly lend a hand, and find that there is trouble to be found.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 6: "William Kingdon Clifford"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of William Kingdon Clifford.
Obras de Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer — Tomo Primero
Introducción
by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
A poetic discription of the creative mind at work, and the creative process itself, whch serves as introduction to the language and imagery of the author. Una descripcion poetica de el proceso creativo, y la mente en que nace la creacion, que sirve como una introduccion a el lenguage y el uso de imagenes de el autor.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 19: An Opinion
by Charles Dickens
Lorry and Miss Pross discuss the relapse with Dr. Manette. Steps are taken to prevent further relapses.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part II, Chapter VIII
by James Fenimore Cooper
Jack Tier's true identity is revealed.