The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Introduction
by Hugh Lofting
An introduction by Hugh Walpole.
An introduction by Hugh Walpole.
Victor is still depressed and travels to Montanvert hoping that the scenery will boost his spirits. He finds his monster, who eloquently greets him and convinces him to warm himself by a fire in an ice cave where the monster narrates the events of his life.
Mein Herr finishes his song to thanks and compliments of the crowd. Sylvie and Bruno disappear.
The prince and princess grow closer as they swim together in the lake. He speaks to her about love, and although she laughs, she becomes more like a modest maiden.
The guests for the Count of Monte Cristo's Auteuil party begin to arrive.
The DeVere sisters, Russ, and Paul take a look around.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. The three children went to a market and watched a peddler/street performer sell his wares with magic tricks to awe the customers. The Toyman tells them to beware of such scams.
Von Kempelen discovers how to turn lead into gold.
Newland decides he must protect Ellen from herself. Newland meets with Letterblair to discuss the Countess' affairs.
The story continues in its description of the cows and horses in the barnyard with anecdoctes from the children.
Jurgis reports to the plant as Jonas and Marija both continue to look for employment. Jurgis purchases a house.
The preface to the novel.
How Hans and a special goose got the princess to laugh.
Becky Sharp is introduced to Joseph Sedley.
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 author discusses the Art of Sight Recognition and the Universal Color Bill.
Mr. Douglass remembers his mother.
Young Carol has grown older, but her health has been in decline.
The narrator covers the events of the years after Hester’s imprisonment.
Curly was punished by his teacher and had to stay after school. While cleaning the chalkboard, Jacko the organ-monkey hit Curly in the head with chestnuts. They decided to roast them. The alligator came to attack them, but was frightened away by the popping of the chestnuts.
The preface to the book.
With election day upon them, Jerry and Black Beauty prepare for a very busy day. Jerry's paternal instincts take over when a rider in need arrives.
Little George returns, as does good fortune, to the Sedley house.
The Civil War brings many changes to Jesse Bentley's life,