Explorers
Hernando de Soto
by Wilbur F. Gordy
A brief picture of the explorations of de Soto, including his discovery of the Mississippi River, and his death.
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The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 10
by Stephen Crane
Henry is questioned about the nature of his wound as he walks with an injured soldier. Henry quickly departs the disoriented man's company as he continues to regret his cowardice.
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.
Dracula
Chapter 1
by Bram Stoker
Jonathan Harker journals about his travel to Dracula’s Castle and the foreboding messages he gets from town folk along the way.
The Wind in the Willows
The Further Adventures of Toad
by Kenneth Grahame
Toad continues to make his way home, but once again finds trouble behind the wheel of an automobile.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 2: A Merry Christmas
by Louisa May Alcott
The girls awake Christmas morning to find gifts from their mother, and decide to help out a less fortunate family.
Florida Trails
Chapter IV: “Birds of a Morning”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator goes on a early-morning bird expedition.
The Wind in the Willows
Toad's Adventures
by Kenneth Grahame
Toad, now in jail, escapes with the help a sympathetic party.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 16: “Flop Has a Tumble”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly and Flop are late for school and on their way, they see a sign telling them not to slide down the cellar door. Flop can’t resist the temptation and slides down into a tub of water. The rat lady scolds him for disobeying the sign and he feels guilty.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 5: Old Abe's Conversion
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Reverend Abram Dixon's only son, Robert, becomes a minister by going to college. When he comes home to visit Robert proves to his father that his way of preaching is as effective as his fathers, even though they have very different views.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 11: “The Yankee in Search of Adventures”
by Mark Twain
A maiden comes to the castle needing help rescuing 45 other women from three giant brothers. The king assigns it to the Yankee. The woman agrees to personally show him the way. He is dressed in his suit of armor and is on his way.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 9: “Curly and the Spinning Top”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly is recovering from his vaccination. Flop buys him a top to take his mind off the soreness. A giant snail comes to take his vaccination, so Curly activates the top. The snail get so dizzy that it falls out of the window into a bush.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter IX: “Hollingsworth, Zenobia, Priscilla”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale studies the relationships forming between Hollingsworth, Zenobia, and Priscilla. He tries to exert his own influence within this circle.
Great Expectations
Chapter 33
by Charles Dickens
Estella's visit fills Pip with optimism.
The Light Princess
Story 9: “Put Me in Again!”
by George MacDonald
The princess meets a very selective prince. He immediately falls in love with her quirky personality and surreal condition as they swim in the lake beside the palace.
The Time Machine
Chapter 1
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller gives a lecture on the fourth dimension, while showing the group his an amazing new invention.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 12: “Fairy-Music”
by Lewis Carroll
Sylvie plays the piano.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 3, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
News of Tybalt's death and Romeo's fate reaches Juliet.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter I: "Réné de Veaux"
by Kirk Munroe
When Rene De Veaux’s parents die he goes to live with his uncle, who happens to be setting out on an exploration of the new world.
David Copperfield
Chapter 8: My Holidays. Especially One Happy Afternoon
by Charles Dickens
David goes home for the holidays and is introduced to a new family member.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"Preparing to Leave the Old Home"
by Kirk Munroe
Mark and Ruth’s parents sell their plantation and move to Florida.
Just So Stories
"The Sing-Song of Old Man Kangaroo"
by Rudyard Kipling
Why the kangaroo is very fast on land.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 28: In Which Passepartout Does Not Succeed in Making Anybody Listen to Reason
by Jules Verne
Unlike his fellow travelers, Phileas remains calm as the troubled journey continues. Aouda spots a familiar face on the train, prompting Passepartout and Detective Fox to take action.
Main Street
Chapter 34
by Sinclair Lewis
Will and Carol spend three months travelling through the southwest United States. Arrival in Gopher Prairie once again leaves Carol feeling despondent and alone. Carol, happy to see her son again, withholds her opinions for the sake of her husband.
Great Expectations
Chapter 58
by Charles Dickens
Pip is shocked and disappointed with the situation at home. Pip reconsiders Herbert's offer.