Behind the Scenes
Chapter 15: The Secret History of Mrs. Lincoln's Wardrobe in New York
by Elizabeth Keckley
Mrs. Lincoln's debts force her to part with some of her wardrobe.
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Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part II, Chapter VIII
by James Fenimore Cooper
Jack Tier's true identity is revealed.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 1: In Which Phileas Fogg and Passepartout Accept Each Other, the One as Master, the Other as Man Around the World in 80 Days
by Jules Verne
Phineas Fogg and his sole servant, Passepartout, become acquainted.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 22
by Mary Shelley
Victor and his father return home and begin planning the wedding. He remembers the monster’s threat and keeps it a secret from Elizabeth, who is still worried about his frequent illnesses. The wedding takes place and they leave for a family cottage.
The Marble Faun
Chapter V: “Miriam’s Studio”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello visits Miriam in her studio.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 17: The Last Flogging
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass returns to Mr. Covey's house, and has one last battle with the cowardly master.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 19
by H.G. Wells
The Invisible Man reveals his true identity. Griffin and Dr. Kemp discuss the finer points of invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Wind in the Willows
Dulce Domum
by Kenneth Grahame
Mole, accompanied by his new friends, returns to his home. Mole sends for groceries in order to feed his guests.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 1: “Woot the Wanderer”
by L. Frank Baum
The character of the Tin Woodman is revealed through a retelling of how he became made of tin.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 2: Matthew Cuthbert is Surprised
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Matthew Cuthbert finds a mistake has been made at the orphanage.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 26: Between London and Chatham
by William Makepeace Thackeray
A description of George and Amelia's life.
Main Street
Chapter 18
by Sinclair Lewis
The Dramatic Club has its first meeting, and Carol finds herself in a position to influence the people of Gopher Prairie. Carol is sure the play will be failure, having witnessed the lack of preparation by the actors.
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.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 35
by Mark Twain
The disclosure of the buried treasure put the town in a frenzy. Huck and Tom find that there newfound wealth has changed their lives.
His Last Bow: A Reminiscence of Sherlock Holmes
"The Adventure of the Devil's Foot"
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Watson and Holmes go to Cornwall where a man needs his help in solving a mystery concerning his two mad brothers and his dead sister.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 12
by Mark Twain
Becky Thatcher's illness causes a change in Tom's behavior, which leads Aunt Polly to believe he is ill. Tom continues to seek the attention of Becky.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 20: The Torres Strait
by Jules Verne
Conseil wishes Aronnax a Happy New Year before discussing their extended imprisonment. The Nautilus finds itself at the mercy of the tides.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 11
by Mark Twain
News of Dr. Robinson's murder spreads throughout St. Petersberg. Both Tom and Huck are greatly troubled by the arrest of an innocent man.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 16: In Which Fix Does Not Seem to Understand in the Least What is Said to Him
by Jules Verne
Now aboard the Rangoon, Phileas and his fellow travelers proceed on their trip to Hong Kong, with Phileas spending a great deal of time with Aouda in the process. Still awaiting the arrival of an arrest warrant, Detective Fix quietly boards the Rangoon still pursuing Phileas Fogg.
The Jungle
Chapter 5
by Upton Sinclair
The expense of owning the house begins to absorb all of the family's money, while Jurgis is approached by union personnel. Both Antanas and Marija find jobs, however the circumstances surrounding each job are questionable.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XV: “Worth and Quorom in Search of Sumner”
by Kirk Munroe
Worth and Quorum seach for the missing Sumner.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 8
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator is escorted into a small dark apartment where he is supposed to furnish musical entertainment for a small dinner party. He strikes up a friendly relationship with the host.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Two: A Voyage to Brobdingnag: Chapter 2
by Jonathan Swift
A description of the farmer’s daughter. The author carried to a market-town, and then to the metropolis. The particulars of his journey.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 6: Willie Lincoln's Death-bed
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth is once again called to work at the White House. Willie Lincoln's health continues to worsen.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter IX: The Mock Turtle’s Story
by Lewis Carroll
Following the conclusion of the croquet game, Alice is sent to visit the Mock Turtle.