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.
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Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXX: “Quorum as an Ambassador”
by Kirk Munroe
Quorum returns to the camp. The travelers and the Indians come to an agreement.
Florida Trails
Chapter IX: “In A Florida Freeze”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator talks of an old bean man who hangs around the sea wall and watches for tourists. He goes on to describe the toll the winter in Florida is taking on the old man (who blames the Northerners for bringing the cold weather).
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 3: The Catalans
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes visits Mercedes in village of the Catalans. While Mercedes waits for Dantes, Fernand tries to convince Mercedes to marry him instead. Upon the arrival of Dantes, Fernand runs away and is stopped by Danglars and Caderousse.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 5
by Stephen Crane
The enemy charges Henry's regiment. Henry feels confident in his performance as the enemy retreats.
Great Expectations
Chapter 25
by Charles Dickens
Pip continues to become acquainted with the Wemmick's, Pockets', and Jaggers.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 34: Contains Some Introductory Particulars Relative to a Young Gentleman Who Now Arrives Upon the Scene; And a New Adventure Which Happened to Oliver.
by Charles Dickens
Miss Rose receives visitors, one of which declares his love for her is solid and lasting. Oliver awakens from a nightmare to see familiar faces.
The Marble Faun
Author’s Preface
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The preface to the novel.
Main Street
Chapter 29
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.
Great Expectations
Chapter 27
by Charles Dickens
Joe visits Pip in London. Pip is informed of Estella's return to Satis House.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 5
by Ross Kay
Grant realizes he has the wrong bag as he gets onto the motor boat. He discovers the bag is heavier than his and tries to think of a plan to get his back or at least open the mystery one. Fred and John seem to know something more about the luggage.
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 9
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
The Prince awakens to find his nurse gone. The townspeople rejoice at the news that the prince was alive. The godmother appears to him again and tells him about the many forms she has taken to watch over him.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
“Chapter 6: The Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon”
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jekyll seems to be improving, but then refuses visitors. Utterson goes to see Lanyon to find him sickly and unhappy.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter III: A Caucus-Race and a Long Tale
by Lewis Carroll
Now on the bank, Alice receives a history lesson from a mouse. Alice's story of her Dinah cat causes all the other animals to run away.
The Professor
Chapter 3
by Charlotte Brontë
William manages to get by on his small salary and some savings. His brother continues to treat him coldly, even when he attends a party at his home. William speaks with Mr. Hunsden.
American Naturalist: Rambles in Florida
Rambles in Florida, Part 1
by R.E.C. Stearns
An introduction to the history, landmarks, and natural life of Fernandina.
A Little Princess
Chapter 10: The Indian Gentleman
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara is startled into realizing that she looks like the poor children she had seen in her better days.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 46: Struggles and Trials
by William Makepeace Thackeray
The Dobbin sisters attempt a reconciliation. The elder Osborne makes Amelia an offer.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Grateful Beasts
by Andrew Lang
A beautiful youth overcomes his wicked brothers’ plans to get rid of him.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 35: “A Pitiful Incident”
by Mark Twain
The slave dealer sees the king’s bravado and plans to beat the pride out of him. The king changes his mind and plans to abolish slavery. The Yankee hatches a plan of escape. They meet a young woman burned at the stake for being a witch and a young woman hanged. A priest promises to raise her baby as his own.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 27: “The Yankee and the King Travel Incognito”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee and Arthur decide to wander through the countryside disguised as peasants. The king has a hard time acclimating to being a peasant.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 2: “How Uncle Henry Got into Trouble”
by L. Frank Baum
Because of Uncle Henry’s failing health and poor weather, he and Aunt Em are broke and are going to lose the farm. They tell Dorothy that she will be better off living as a princess in Oz rather than poor with them. Dorothy goes to her room and with the help of Ozma and the Magic Belt, she leaves for Oz.
A Little Princess
Chapter 11: Ram Dass
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara watches as the Indian gentleman moves into his new home.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 2
by W.H.G. Kingston
A short history of Florida is presented. The travelers encounter wildlife and Indians.
The King of the Golden River
Part 1
by John Ruskin
A folk tale about three brothers. The two elder brothers are terrible to the younger and to the people of the town. The younger brother is good-natured and invites a strange man into the house one evening. The other two show him no hospitality and lose everything because of their bad temperaments.