Up from Slavery
Chapter 9: Anxious Days and Sleepless Nights
by Booker T. Washington
The arrival of the holiday season allows Booker to observe more of the local customs. The school continues to work towards expansion.
The arrival of the holiday season allows Booker to observe more of the local customs. The school continues to work towards expansion.
Conseil wishes Aronnax a Happy New Year before discussing their extended imprisonment. The Nautilus finds itself at the mercy of the tides.
David goes home for the holidays and is introduced to a new family member.
Now aboard the Rangoon, Phileas and his fellow travelers proceed on their trip to Hong Kong, with Phileas spending a great deal of time with Aouda in the process. Still awaiting the arrival of an arrest warrant, Detective Fix quietly boards the Rangoon still pursuing Phileas Fogg.
Worth and Quorum seach for the missing Sumner.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits a gardener who works at the telegraph.
Pip returns to Satis House.
The King of Bohemia seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes in securing a picture that could be used against him in the political scene.
Will feels that Carol does not appreciate him and wonders whether other women would still find him attractive. Complaining of a backache, Maud Dyer visits Will's office. Will receives an invitation from Nat Hicks. Will's relationship with Maud continues to escalate.
Elizabeth goes to live with her master's eldest son.
The Tuskegee School opens despite a number of setbacks. Booker turns to the community for contributions.
Elizabeth is once again called to work at the White House. Willie Lincoln's health continues to worsen.
Following the conclusion of the croquet game, Alice is sent to visit the Mock Turtle.
The Count of Monte Cristo meets Alberts parents Monsieur and Madame de Morcerf.
Mulford and Rose discover their location. Captain Spike meets with Don Wan. There is a tornado. Mulford feels trapped by circumstances.
In a fit of rage Hindley throws Hareton over the balcony, fortunately Heathcliff is there to catch him. Catherine agrees to marry Edgar and tells Nelly, Heathcliff overhears their conversation and leaves Wuthering Heights for three years. Upset when Heathcliff leaves Catherine waits out in the rain for him, catches a fever, and almost dies; during her recovery Mr. and Mrs. Linton catch her fever and they both die. Catherine and Edgar marry three years after their death, and Nelly moves to Thrushcross Grange with them.
Joe defends Mrs. Joe's honor by fighting Orlick. Miss Joe is attacked.
George's attempt to impress Belle Carpenter is unexpectedly interrupted.
A biography of John Wallis.
Pip dines with Jaggers and learns of Estella's marriage.
The pirates undertake a surprise attack on the Lost Boys' hideout.
The author discusses an international history of number words.
The narrator of the Novel, Humphrey Van Weyden, finds himself in a very precarious situation before he is rescued by a passing sealing ship.
The Crawley finances are in a state of disarray, however Sir Pitt's frivolous behavior continues.
Kenyon discovers many peculiarities and occurances regarding the family history of the Counts of Monte Beni.