The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 24
by Jack London
Captain Larsen's, having become more possesive of Maud, excludes the crew from his table. Interference by the captain's brother, Death, results in monetary losses for the Ghost.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Jehan Frollo discovers a strange scene in his brother's cell. Jehan's request for money is interrupted by the arrival of Maitre Jacques.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 25
by H.G. Wells
Measures are taken to ensure The Invisible Man does not escape. A plan is put into action. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
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 Prince
Chapter 25: What Fortune Can Effect in Human Affairs and How to Withstand Her
by Niccolo Machiavelli
How fortune can affect the outcome of affairs and the importance of free-will.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“First Night: The Three Happy Children”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
An introduction to the family in the story, which focuses on the three children Jehosophat, Marmaduke, and Hepzebiah.
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.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The White Hare and the Crocodiles
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
A hare deceives many crocodiles, then mocks them, and the crocodiles pull out all of his fur in retaliation. The hare is suffering, and a fairy man comes along and tells him to bathe in the sea and lie in the sun to recover his fur, but the man was spiteful and his advice only increases the hare’s pain. A kind fairy man comes by and listens to the hare’s sad story, telling him his pain is the consequence of his behavior to the crocodiles. The hare agrees and repents, and the kind man tells him how to heal his wounds and regrow his fur. The hare correctly predicts that the princess the other men were off seeking would deny them and instead choose the kind man for her husband.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXV
by Jane Austen
Mrs. Jennings invites Marianne and Elinor to spend the winter with her in London, but not everyone is excited by this prospect.
Little Bear at Work and at Play
“Three Bears Come to Breakfast”
by Frances Margaret Fox
Little Bear suggests that the three bears go out for a morning walk before breakfast. While walking, they find a campsite and try the food left in the pot. They discover a new love for prunes and sing a cheerful song about it.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 25
by Ross Kay
The boys discover a detective who tells them the history of the bond and the canal-men that he was tracking. With the mystery solved the boys and Sam await the race.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 10: Of the Faith of the Fathers
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois discusses the religious growth of the black man.
Jane Eyre
Preface
by Charlotte Brontë
The preface to the book.
Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
Cockermouth and Keswick—A Fragment
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The author describes his experiences and observations in the Cockermouth and Keswick areas of Great Britain.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 7: “Piggy Boys at School”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly and Flop look for adventures and come upon a school. They find they can’t spell or cut paper, but they can do tricks and, after scaring away a bear, are invited to join the class.
Dracula
Chapter 6
by Bram Stoker
Mina and Lucy arrive at Whitby. Dr. Jack Seward journals about his lunatic client Renfield. Mina is concerned that she has not heard from Jonathan. Lucy is beginning to act strangely in her sleep.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 4: Of the Meaning of Progress
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois reflects on his experiences teaching in a school in the hills of Tennessee.
Deductive Logic
Introduction
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 15: The Barbary Dragon
by Hugh Lofting
With the pirates having boarded the doctor's ship, the doctor and animals take control of the pirate ship. The sinking of the doomed ship puts Ben Ali at the mercy of the doctor and a large fish.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Briar Rose
by Grimm Brothers
An enchanted princess must be saved by a prince.
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.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Wedding of Mrs. Fox
by Grimm Brothers
An old fox intends to test the loyalty of his wife.
Babbitt
Chapter 18
by Sinclair Lewis
George is concerned with Ted's choices and interests, which are contrary to his own. An incident at Ted's party causes tension between the Babbitt's and Littlefield's. A visit from family only increases George's irritation with matters at home.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 26: “‘It’s Mother!’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mrs. Sowerby visits the garden. Everyone notices how much Colin looks like his mother. Mary and Colin embrace Mrs. Sowerby and wish that she were their mothers.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 3: “The Curse of Gold”
by James Baldwin
Regin tells his story, and Siegfried agrees to go with him to get the treasure.