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A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court

Preface and Introduction

by Mark Twain

The preface is a disclaimer signed by the author. In the introduction/explanation, the stranger tells the narrator his story of being a yankee in Connecticut.

The Mystery of Cloomber

Chapter III: “Of Our Further Acquaintance with Major-General J. B. Heatherstone”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

We meet General Heatherstone and his family. When the narrator and his family go to pay their respects to the General, they are unwelcomed.

A Christmas Carol

“Stave III”

by Charles Dickens

The second spirit takes Ebenezor to the Cratchit home.

The House of the Seven Gables

Chapter XVI: “Clifford’s Chamber”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

When Hepzibah enters Clifford's room, she finds it empty. When she returns downstairs, Clifford appears exclaimg that they're free. She recoils in horror at the Judge’s dead body.

Walden; or, Life in the Woods

Baker Farm

by Henry David Thoreau

After being caught in a rainstorm, Thoreau takes shelter in a neighbor's home.

David Copperfield

Chapter 55: Tempest

by Charles Dickens

David delivers Little Em'ly's letter to Ham. David witnesses a tragedy on the coast.

Main Street

Chapter 2

by Sinclair Lewis

Carol is introduced to Will Kennicott while visiting a friend, and soon they begin their courtship.

American Naturalist: Rambles in Florida

The journey concludes with an exploration of Rocky Point, Pinellas, and the surroundings. A view of the workings and wildlife of the area is presented, with details of the history accompanying the descriptions.

The Four Million

"Sisters of the Golden Circle"

by O. Henry

One bride helps another.

In the Wilds of Florida

Chapter 13

by W.H.G. Kingston

The men worry about possible attacks. Spotted Wolf disappears.

In the Wilds of Florida

Chapter 11

by W.H.G. Kingston

The group is finally reunited.

Moby Dick

Chapter 64: Stubb's Supper

by Herman Melville

Stubb dines on his kill.

Anne of Green Gables

Chapter 34: A Queen's Girl

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Anne departs for Queen's Academy, taking comfort in the few familiar faces there.

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.

Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus

Chapter 24

by Mary Shelley

Victor decides to leave Geneva in pursuit of the monster, who leaves him little clues and taunts to his whereabouts. They end up in the north and Victor falls ill and begs Walton to continue his quest. Walton believes his story. Just before Walton and his crew leave for England, Victor dies and the monster is found weeping over his creator’s body. He apologizes for the evil he has caused and he departs into the darkness.

The Flamingo Feather

Chapter XI: "Réné’s Return"

by Kirk Munroe

Rene recovers. He makes his request to the Alachuas. On the way to Fort Caroline there is news of the attack.

Selected American and British Poems

Snow Bound - A Winter Idyl

by John Greenleaf Whittier

As a way to pass the time during a raging snowstorm, family members exchange stories by the fireside.

In the Wilds of Florida

Chapter 16

by W.H.G. Kingston

The men return from their journey. There is a fire. The fate of Oceola is revealed.

Great Expectations

Chapter 58

by Charles Dickens

Pip is shocked and disappointed with the situation at home. Pip reconsiders Herbert's offer.

The Little Lame Prince

Chapter 3

by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik

We find that young Prince Dolor is not dead, but living with a nurse in Nomansland (a deserted country). His uncle faked the funeral having a wax figure of the Prince created. Dolor meets his godmother and she gives him a traveling cloak.