The Jungle
Chapter 17
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is sentenced to thirty days in jail. Stanislova visits Jurgis in jail.
Jurgis is sentenced to thirty days in jail. Stanislova visits Jurgis in jail.
The ladies attend church. Agnes shares her views on the preaching of Hatfield and Weston.
King Louis XI, in Paris visiting, reviews the crown's expenditures, taking great pride in a specially designed cage in the Bastille. The Truand uprising continues as Gringoire is interrogated by the King.
A biography of James Joseph Sylvester.
Carton overhears Madame Defarge's plan at the wine shop. Carton helps to secure safe passage for Lucie and Dr. Manette.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton addresses the Committee of the Judiciary of the United States Congress in January of 1892.
The crew of the Pequod encounters a herd of sperm whales, but finds itself hunted before it can launch the harpoon boats.
Now having been promoted, Hump runs the ship with the assistance of Louis. Captain Larsen continues to make life on ship unpleasant for the mutinous sailors. Johnson and Leach bide their time while waiting for another opportunity to take out Captain Larsen. Leach, fearing that death is eminent, asks a favor of Hump.
All realize that if Sara had revealed her entire name, she would have been found much sooner.
Lucy is attacked by a tall thin figure and has two puncture marks on her throat. She continues to act strangely in her sleep. Mina hears that Jonathan is in a hospital in the care of Mr. Peter Hopkins. Jonathan requests she join him and marry him there. Dr. Jack Seward tells about the strange behavior he observers from his lunatic client Renfield.
The author’s dangerous voyage. He arrives at New Holland, hoping to settle there. Is wounded with an arrow by one of the natives. Is seized and carried by force into a Portuguese ship. The great civilities of the captain. The author arrives at England.
Anne invites Diana to tea. An innocent mistake leads to a harsh sentence.
With the intensity of the storm increasing, the four men lash themselves to the hull in order to survive.
The author permitted to see the grand academy of Lagado. The academy largely described. The arts wherein the professors employ themselves.
The missing girls and the film troupe share the stories of their adventures. The group is reunited with The Magnolia.
The stranger reveils the true nature of his injuries. The situation turns violent. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Marianne is desperate to finally be gone from London; but they are to stay until they go to the Palmers’ with Mrs. Jennings, which is part of the way home from London. An inevitable couple is forming.
A biography of Henry John Stephen Smith.
Bertuccio tells his story to the Count of Monte Cristo.
In Bombay, Phileas and Passepartout are joined by a Brigadier General, who proceeds to share his opinions with Phileas Fogg. Passepartout makes an alarming discover fearing that Phileas may be in danger of losing his wager.
Ishmael feels the ship is being drawn to its destruction. Ahab continues to command the ship with a fury as it sails through treacherous waters.
Mariam describes the various personalities staying at Blackwater, including a description of the changes she sees in Laura. Mr. Merriman arrives.
A heartbroken Gerda continues to search for her friend. Gerda visits the palace of the Prince and Princess after receiving some promising news.
Bored with married life, Newport decides to visit an old friend.
Four girls are introduced: Grace, Betty, Molly and Amy. Grace is upset over the disappearance of her brother, Will.