Oliver Twist
Chapter 24: Treats on a Very Poor Subject. But is a Short One, and May be Found of Importance in this History.
by Charles Dickens
Old Sally makes a death-bed confession to Mrs. Corney concerning Oliver's mother.
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Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 15”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 39: “The Yankee’s Fight with the Knights”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee prepares for his battle with Sir Sagramor. They battle and the Yankee shoots him.
The Wind in the Willows
Mr. Badger
by Kenneth Grahame
Mr. Badger welcomes his unexpected guests. Otter brings news from the River Bank. Badger helps the visitors make their way home.
The Marble Faun
Chapter VI: “The Virgin’s Shrine”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Leaving her studio, Miriam goes to the statue of the virgin. She and Hilda talk about religion.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 115: Luigi Vampa's Bill of Fare
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Danglers learns that in order to eat while imprisoned he must pay a large sum for his food.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Lily and the Lion
by Grimm Brothers
A merchant encounters a lion while on his journeys.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The Black Doctor”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A story about a doctor, referred to as the Black Doctor, who was a respectable physician. He was a bachelor for a considerably long time and then became engaged to a woman thirteen years his junior. In June before the wedding, the woman is interviewed and the engagement is suddenly called off. The Black Doctor avoids her and therefore avoids the rest of the town.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 19: “A Fairy-Duet”
by Lewis Carroll
The year ends and Muriel and the narrator mourn the death of Arthur.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXVI: “One of the Rarest Animals in the World”
by Kirk Munroe
The party makes it to the coast, where they meet a mail-carrier.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 33: Wherein the Happiness of Oliver and His Friends, Experiences a Sudden Check.
by Charles Dickens
When Rose's health suddenly declines, Oliver is sent to summon Dr. Losberne.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter III: "Headed South"
by Captain Quincy Allen
Jerry and Frank manage their rescue. The professor and his brother are thankful. They discuss their respective trips. The boys prepare for tomorrow’s departure.
Babbitt
Chapter 24
by Sinclair Lewis
George's visit with Riesling leaves him feeling depressed and despondent. An attractive widow, Tanis Judique, drops by George's office for some assistance.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 25: “A Competitive Examination”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee meets with the king’s officer examination board and helps the king choose his army. He makes a valid suggestion that the king readily accepts.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Hansel and Gretel
by Grimm Brothers
Two abandoned children battle an evil witch.
The King of the Golden River
Part 3
by John Ruskin
Hans, one of the older brothers, attempts to turn the Golden River to pure gold and because of his terrible nature, fails and is turned to stone by the river.
Civil Rights and Conflict in the United States: Selected Speeches
The Struggle for Human Rights, Paris, France, September 28, 1948
by Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt discusses the importance human rights.
Moby Dick
Chapter 132: The Symphony
by Herman Melville
Ahab and Starbuck talk of their families. Ahab feels his actions are unreasonable, but cannot stop.
A Little Princess
Chapter 3: Ermengarde
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara introduces herself to Ermengarde.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Sixth, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
A crowd continues to gather a the Place de Gréve hoping to witness the day's punishment. The crowd assaults the deformed Quasimoto before he receives his punishment. Esmeralda fulfills a request by the injured Quasimodo. The recluse screams her disapproval from afar.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Solitude
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau contemplates the benefits of solitary living.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 13: In Which Passepartout Receives a New Proof That Fortune Favors the Brave
by Jules Verne
Phileas' heroic profession is quickly backed by both Sir Francis and Passepartout. As the Parsee guide divulges greater details about the condemned woman's life, Phileas becomes more determined to rescue Aouda. Passepartout devises an intricate plan to save Aouda.
Presidential Addresses and Messages
Annual Message to Congress, December 8, 1801
by Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's first Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Main Street
Chapter 5
by Sinclair Lewis
Will and Carol attend a part at Sam Clark's house where they are introduced to the young up and comers of Gopher Prairie. Carol finds the conservative opinions of Gopher Prairie's citizens to be contrary to her own.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 13
by Stephen Crane
Henry is stopped by Wilson as he heads towards his regiments campfire. Henry tells Wilson he was shot in the head. Wilson dresses Henry's wound.