David Copperfield
Chapter 18: A Retrospect
by Charles Dickens
David reminisces about his experiences in at Canterbury.
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Northanger Abbey
Chapter X
by Jane Austen
Chapter X begins with a reminder that Catherine has hardly perfected her powers of perception, for she has not yet caught on to the romance between James and Isabella. Catherine, James, the Allens, and the Thorpes go to the theater.
Moby Dick
Chapter 44: The Chart
by Herman Melville
Ishmael gives a description of Ahab's search for Moby Dick.
The Call of the Wild
Chapter 1: Into the Primitive
by Jack London
Buck's pampered existence comes to a sudden and unexpected end.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 5: The Jackal
by Charles Dickens
Stryver and Carton discuss the days proceedings over drinks. Stryver questions Carton's feelings for Lucie.
Agnes Grey
Chapter XXII: The Visit
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey pays her visit to Ashby Park.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 4: “Fafnir, the Dragon”
by James Baldwin
Siegfried confronts the dragon and deals with Regin’s madness.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XVII: “The Flight of Two Owls”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Clifford and Hepzibah flee the house and board a train. Clifford and a stranger strike up a conversation. Clifford begins to lecture the man and brings up a hypothetical house where a man lies dead. The stranger becomes suspicious and Hepzibah and Clifford get off at the next station.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter XI: Who Stole the Tarts?
by Lewis Carroll
Alice witnesses the many strange behaviors of the King, Queen and attendees of the trial. Alice is called to testify.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 9
by W.H.G. Kingston
Hunger turns to desperation, until the men find water. Unfortunate events lead to further troubles.
How Sammy Went to Coral-Land
Chapter 1
by Emily Paret Atwater
The author talks about Sammy, a salmon, Aunt Sheen, the oldest and largest fish, and several other varieties of fish in the water. Aunt Sheen warns Sammy not to swim alone, but to travel in a pack of other fish. Sammy disobeys her and swims off looking for adventure. He continues on away from the river and into the ocean.
The Pink Fairy Book
Peter Bull
by Andrew Lang
An older couple wishes that they had an heir. They have a bull calf that they adore, named Peter. They devise a plan to teach Peter to talk so that he may become their heir. They ask the clerk to help them in their endeavours. After a large investment, they are disappointed that they still have not seen Peter or evidence of his improvement. The clerk arrives to explain what has happened, and the man sets off in search of his “son.” All ends happily for everyone involved.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XVII: "Death of Has-se (The Sunbeam)"
by Kirk Munroe
Has-se is killed, but not before asking Rene to take his place in the tribe. Chitta appears again.
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.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 5: “A Morning at the Old Sugar Mill ”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator describes his journey to visit “the Old Sugar Mill”, a collection of ruins north of New Smyrna.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 4
by W.H.G. Kingston
he men set out in search of Rochford. They meet and Indian chief.
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"A Confidence"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Uncle John, he makes me tired;"
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 15
by Stephen Crane
As Henry marches with Wilson he remembers the letters Wilson gave him before the first battle. Henry uses the letters to rationalize his retreat. Henry returns the letters to Wilson.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XIX: “Zenobia’s Drawing-Room”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Zenobia and Coverdale meet again, though much has changed since their first meeting at Blithedale.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 42”
by Mark Twain
Tom is brought to the Phelps house, still healing from his wounds. Jim is re-captured after sacrificing his freedom in order to save Tom. Tom reveals the late Miss Watsons' final wishes in regards to Jim's freedom.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 19
by Stephen Crane
The men charge the enemy quickly, but eventually lose steam. The lieutenant continues to drive the men to fight on. Henry, Wilson, and the lieutenant lead the rest of the regiment toward the enemy position. Henry carries the regiment colors after the color sergeant is mortally wounded.
Moby Dick
Chapter 112: The Blacksmith
by Herman Melville
Ishmael tells the story of the Blacksmith and the attraction of the sea.
Moby Dick
Chapter 41: Moby Dick
by Herman Melville
Rumours of Moby Dick circulate amongst the crew.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 9: “The Queen of the Field Mice”
by L. Frank Baum
The Tin Man save the Mouse Queen and she, in turn saves the Lion.
Babbitt
Chapter 10
by Sinclair Lewis
George and Myra's visit to Riesling upsets Zilla. George and Riesling prepare to take a trip.
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