Japanese Fairy Tales
The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
How disobedience ruined the life of Urashima Taro.
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The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 21: “The New England Holiday”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Echoing the novel’s beginning, the narrator describes another public gathering in the marketplace, but this time the purpose is to celebrate the installation of a new governor. Hester receives uneasines news about her journey and Chillingworth.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 19: “‘It Has Come!’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mrs. Medlock and Dr. Craven visit Colin and notice his improvement. Dickon goes to see Mary and Colin and they make preparations to visit the garden.
Flatland
Part 1, Section 7: Concerning Irregular Figures
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author clarifies a few things for the reader.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 1: “In the Flat-Woods”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator travels through the flat-woods of Eastern Florida and meets up with strangers. He comments on his experiences on his journey.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 12
by Edgar Allan Poe
The remaining crew considers Parker's suggestion, eventually drawing lots to make the fateful decision.
Crime and Punishment
Part 6, Chapter 1
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Having witnessed the death of Katerina, Raskolnikov wanders the streets in a daze lingering outside Sonia's building. Razumikhin pays a visit to Raskolnikov. Razumikhin leaves as Porfiry arrives to speak with Raskolnikov.
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 7: I Go to Bristol
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim and the others prepare for their journey to Treasure Island aboard the Hispaniola. Trelawney hires Long John Silver as the ship’s cook. Jim says goodbye to his mother and sets off for Bristol to meet up with Trelawney.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 40: In Which Becky Is Recognized by the Family
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Pitt sends an invitation to family. Rebecca continues to make grand plans.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 51: In Which a Charade Is Acted Which May or May Not Puzzle the Reader
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky continues to the people of Vanity Fair with her charm, but many question the source of her wealth. Rawdon's debts catch up with him.
Geology Anthology
Collecting Rocks
by Rachel M. Barker
The author discusses the historical significance of rocks. Tips for the proper collection, identification, classification, and housing of rocks are presented to the reader.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 2, Chapter 9: The Purple Bird-of-Paradise
by Hugh Lofting
A long awaited visitor finally makes their appearance, only to be insulted by an angry sparrow.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 33: “Sixth Century Political Economy”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee compares Dowley’s wages in his kingdom to those in Arthur’s kingdom. The guests are confused at the concept of real wages and the Yankee talks of trade unions. The Yankee talks about the cruelty of stoning and warns them that they may be stoned for breaking the law.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 3: "Sir William Rowan Hamilton"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of Sir William Rowan Hamilton.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 2: “The Glass City”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends fall softly onto a flat glass roof, discover they can walk on air and that no little person there smiles or talks.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XXII
by Jane Austen
Catherine’s discovery is not so monumental and she takes it upon herself to learn more about the mysteries of the Tilney family.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 62: Ghosts
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The guests for the Count of Monte Cristo's Auteuil party begin to arrive.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 9: The Monkeys Council
by Hugh Lofting
The monkey council, disappointed by news of the doctor's inevitable departure, decide to give a gift to show their gratitude.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 6”
by Oscar Wilde
Lord Henry and Basil discuss Dorian and marriage. Dorian’s views are further influenced by Lord Henry.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 62: Am Rhein
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Joseph, Amelia, Georgy, and Dobbin depart for the continent. Amelia starts to appreciate Dobbin's presence.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 13
by H.G. Wells
Mr. Marvel attempts to convince The Invisible Man that he is not a suitable assistant. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
On Vaccination Against Smallpox
"A Continuation of Facts and Observations Relative to the Various Vaccines, or Cow-Pox, 1800"
by Edward Anthony Jenner
The author describes the aftermath and effects of the vaccine inoculations.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 2: “The Red-Headed League”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man comes to Sherlock Holmes seeking advice about the disappearance of a bizarre society of red-headed young men that are funded by a man who sympathized with red-headed men.
Crime and Punishment
Part 1, Chapter 7
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov's attack on Alyona and Lizaveta is interrupted suddenly by two men. Raskolnikov narrowly escapes.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 9: "Dr. Philemon Pipp, the Patent Medicine Man"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
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.