Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 2: A New Proposition from Captain Nemo
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo plans another excursion for the men.
Captain Nemo plans another excursion for the men.
Hawkeye, the white hunter, and Chingachgook, a mohican, discuss current events while Uncas trails Maqua tribesmen. The hear a party is approaching on horseback.
Sir Walter Raleigh grew up in England during a time of Spanish domination of the seas and the New World. Being patriotic, and having gained the notice of the queen and her dazzling court, he set out to make a new more powerful and glorious England. He was responsible for colonies set up in the New World which eventually met with disasters. He was not able to discover what happened to them in spite of much wealth devoted to the search.
As the only survivors of the massacre, Pym and Peters take refuge on the island.
Beth divulges a secret to Jo concerning her health.
Queen Ann and her officers fall into a pit in the cavern. Tik-Tok tries to conquer Ruggedo and Betsy is locked in the Chamberlain’s room. Hank attacks Ruggedo and knocks him against a wall. Meanwhile, Files, Shaggy, Ploychrome, and the Rose Princess wait outside.
Jo and Meg decision to attend a New Year's Eve party causes quite a commotion.
The author continues to use geometric shapes to describe Flatland’s population.
A biography of George Boole.
Oliver receives a share of what is his, while Monks comes to a fitting end. Mr. Brownlow, now legal guardian of Oliver, Mr. Losberne, and Mr. Grimwig stay close to Oliver's new family.
Hump laments the absence of women aboard ship. Later that same night, Hump encounters a visibly dazed Harrison and a bloodied Captain Larsen aboard deck. Hump witnesses another incident of violence below deck.
Rebecca describes the Crawley family to Amelia. Rebecca meets her charges.
Recounting of the tales of how things came to be for both Sara and the Large Family.
A badger kills a farmer’s wife, and the farmer asks a rabbit to get revenge for him.
Gunther outwits Brunhild.
The author presents his opinion of English poetry.
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 author continues his work as a public speaker while still devoting himself to the prosperity of the Tuskegee Institute.
The author explains the basic doctrine of the priests.
Newland and May travel to Europe for the honeymoon, where they visit with friends.
Miriam and Donatello have a discussion in the garden.
The clash between sense and sensibility is again shown in this discussion between Elinor and Marianne, and what their views on Edward and Elinor’s relationship are.
The author discusses a worldwide history of number systems.
Anne overcomes her stage fright to give a recital at a local upscale hotel.
Tom Eaves gives his opinion. Lord Steyne is troubled by his son's situation, but continues to distract himself with lavish parties.