Main Street
Chapter 27
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is befriended by Maud Dyer, who proceeds to ridicule Nat Hick's assistant tailor, Erik Valborg.
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The Light Princess
Story 15: “Look at the Rain!”
by George MacDonald
The princess sobs over her prince and with that, she falls for the first time. It begins to rain outside and the lake fills as she gains her gravity. The princess learns to walk and she married the prince. They live happily ever after.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
“Chapter 3: Dr. Jekyll Was Quite at Ease”
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Utterson speaks to Jekyll, but doesn’t get the answers that he is looking for regarding Mr. Hyde.
Symbolic Logic
“Book 3: Chapter 1”
by Lewis Carroll
An explanation of the parts of the bilateral diagram, including instructions on learning the various sections.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 5: Polynesia
by Hugh Lofting
En route to the Stubbins home, Doctor Dolittle describes Polynesia and the role she played in his development as a doctor and his understanding of various animal languages. An old friend makes a surprise visit bringing word of various friends and acquaintances.
The Professor
Preface
by Charlotte Brontë
The preface to the novel.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
The Occultation of Orion
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
This poem describes a battle fought by the constellation Orion
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 8: Are You a Good Noticer
by Hugh Lofting
Word spreads of the doctor's return home, prompting visits from various animals. Polynesia explains the finer points of understanding animals.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter IV: “Of a Young Man With a Grey Head”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The narrator goes back to the General’s house and confronts the General’s daughter. The reader begins to see the mystery surrounding the Heatherstones.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter VIII: "Launching the Boat"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls arrive in Florida, and are introduced to the heat, Southern food, orange picking, and the slower way of life.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter VII: A Mad Tea-Party
by Lewis Carroll
Alice attends the Mad Hatter's Tea-Party.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 11: At the Window
by H.G. Wells
Now at his home, the narrator talks with a soldier about the current state of affairs.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 25
by Edith Wharton
Upon arriving in New York, Newland is surprised to meet an acquaintance from London.
Philosophy and Fun of Algebra
Chapter 8: "The Limits of the Teacher's Function"
by Mary Everest Boole
Discusses the role of logic in the teaching and learning of Hebrew algebra.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 3: Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Marilla voices her surprise at the arrival of Anne. Anne spends her first night at the Cuthbert house.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 12: A Warning
by Laura Lee Hope
The actors meet some of the local residents. Alice and Ruth are discouraged from exploring.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Fourth, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo's destiny is predetermined, but unforeseen events deeply affect his love and devotion to others.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 7: Master George and Uncle Tom
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Master George says his goodbye's to Uncle Tom.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part IX”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter leaves Mrs. Catherick's to contemplate what new information he has learned. He travels to the church to check the marriage registry.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 40: The Valley of the Shadow
by Louisa May Alcott
Beth's room is prepared to make her final days as comfortable as possible. Jo's poem has a profound effect on Beth.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 15: In Which the Bag of Banknotes Disgorges Some Thousands of Pounds More
by Jules Verne
Phileas and Passepartout are detained upon arrival in Calcutta, but quickly depart to Hong Kong after posting bond, much to detective Fix's disappointment.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 28: In Which Passepartout Does Not Succeed in Making Anybody Listen to Reason
by Jules Verne
Unlike his fellow travelers, Phileas remains calm as the troubled journey continues. Aouda spots a familiar face on the train, prompting Passepartout and Detective Fox to take action.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 2, Scene 9
by William Shakespeare
In Belmont, the prince of Aragon arrives to win the hand of Portia.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XXII: "A Message from the Air"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The boys are awakened during the night by the sudden loss of their tent. It takes some investigating to find the source of the trouble and the mysterious voices. Once the mystery is solved the group decides they must take action.
Moby Dick
Chapter 83: Jonah Historically Regarded
by Herman Melville
Sag Harbor gives his opinion of the tale of Jonah.