Behind the Scenes
Chapter 12: Mrs. Lincoln leaves the White House Behind the Scenes
by Elizabeth Keckley
Following the death of President Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln prepares to leave the White House. Elizabeth's business continues to prosper.
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The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XIV: "A Cry Across the Lagoon"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The boys find themselves in danger, but narrowly escape. However, the source of their concern is not far away when they finally find land once again.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter II: “The Adventure of the Norwood Builder”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes and Watson are visited by John Hector McFarlane. A murder occurs at Jonas Oldacre’s house in Norwood and McFarlane is accused. Holmes follows the clues to deduce that Oldacre faked his death.
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 10
by George Eliot
The robbery continues to bring kindness and sympathy to Silas' door. Godrey looks forward to seeing Nancy once again, but still worries that Dunstan will return to Raveloe.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter IV: The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill
by Lewis Carroll
Alice is once again approached by the White Rabbit, but finds herself once again changed after having a drink. Alice ventures to the top of a giant mushroom.
Moby Dick
Chapter 45: The Affidavit
by Herman Melville
The narrator makes a request to the reader.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXVI: “The St. Regis in Commission”
by Oliver Optic
Christy travels with his father to his new ship. He meets up with his shipmates and Bertha.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 3: Reporting
by Henry O. Flipper
Upon reporting to the academy at West Point, Henry gets his first taste of life as a Plebe.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Reception Speech. At Finsbury Chapel, Moorfields, England, May 12, 1846 & Dr Campbell's Reply
by Frederick Douglass
Reception Speech. At Finsbury Chapel, Moorfields, England, May 12, 1846 & Dr Campbell's Reply.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XII: “A Lively Chase to the South-West”
by Oliver Optic
Christy reports to Captain Breaker. The Bellevite undertakes pursuit of the Tallahatchie.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 16: Devoted
by Charles Dickens
Jasper tells Grewgious about the previous evening's dinner party. Reverend Crisparkle makes some alarming discoveries at Cloisterham Weir. Evidence in the case against Neville continues to mount.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 3: “The Stockbroker’s Clerk”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is faced with a case involving a man that is lured away from his place of business and is caught up in strange activity.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 23
by Jack London
The Ghost continues hunting seals as the weather and seas grow increasingly rough. Hump's admiration and affection for Maud continues to grow, even as he becomes increasingly aware of Captain Larsen's growing lust towards the young woman.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XVI. BOLDLY DOWN THE CRATER
by Jules Verne
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 72: Madame de Saint-Meran
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur de Saint-Meran fell ill and died. Madame de Saint-Meran visits the house of Villefort to inform them of her husband's death.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XVIII: “The Reign of Christianity”
by Oliver Optic
The men deal with the aftermath of the battle, including the burial of the dead.
Moby Dick
Chapter 73: Stubb and Flask Kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk Over
by Herman Melville
After the killing of a right whale, Fedallah makes a suggestion.
David Copperfield
Chapter 45: Mr. Dick Fulfills My Aunt's Predictions
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Dick drops by to see David. Mr. Dick feels compelled to intervene in the Strong's affairs.
Main Street
Chapter 28
by Sinclair Lewis
Fern Mullins, the new high school teacher, arrives from Minneapolis. Carol and Fern, having much in common, quickly become friends. Carol considers restarting the dramatic club.
The Professor
Chapter 22
by Charlotte Brontë
The marriage of Pelet and Reuter takes place. Hunsden pays a visit, and bestows a gift. The future begins to brighten for William.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 22: “The Holy Fountain”
by Mark Twain
The abbot is relieved to see the Yankee and insists he start at once. The Yankee declines saying that he is waiting for Merlin to finish. However, it’s a front as he is waiting for supplies from Camelot. The Yankee sees Merlin at the Holy Fountain (an ordinary well) trying spells. The Yankee goes down into the well and discovers the simple problem.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 87: The Challenge
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert visits Monsieur Danglers to ask about the accusations against his father.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 1, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
A chance meeting of the Capulets and Montagues results in armed conflict on the streets of Verona. Benvolio informs the elder Montague of his Romeo's condition.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 12: Of Alexander Crummell
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois tells the story of Alexander Crummell.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 7
by Mary Shelley
Victor receives a letter from his father telling him that his brother William has been murdered. When he reaches Geneva, the gates are already closed and he wanders in the woods, where he finds his creature. Justine has been accused of murdering William, however Victor is convinced his creature is responsible.