Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Visitors
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau describes the many visitors who have entered his home.
Thoreau describes the many visitors who have entered his home.
Mugridge treats the new cabin boy harshly, ordering him around every chance he gets. An accident aboard the Ghost results in a new nickname for the narrator. "Hump" receives very little sympathy from the crew for his injuries.
Because of Uncle Henry’s failing health and poor weather, he and Aunt Em are broke and are going to lose the farm. They tell Dorothy that she will be better off living as a princess in Oz rather than poor with them. Dorothy goes to her room and with the help of Ozma and the Magic Belt, she leaves for Oz.
Mr. Dick drops by to see David. Mr. Dick feels compelled to intervene in the Strong's affairs.
Rebecca earns the trust of Sir Pitt.
Lockwood leaves and comes back six months later to find Nelly living at Wuthering Heights, as Cathy's companion because Zillah left. After Hareton accidentally shoots himself, Cathy gives Nelly a book to give to him; if he accepts it Cathy vows to teach him to read and never tease him again.
George's visit with Louise Trunnion fills him with a sense of pride and embarrassment.
Superstition abounds. Jack questions Spike about his behavior.
Mr. Gilmore continues the story, explaining the initial degree of his involvement in the events related. Sir Percival makes his appearance, addressing the letter passed on to Laura.
Jake's story is told to Alice. Alice and Ruth take part in a motor race.
Mr. Pertell films his first alligator hunt. The hunter cautions the troupe from going any deeper into the swamp.
Basil tries to speak to Dorian about his reputation.
Walter surprises the Count with his approach. The two spend a tense night together.
Mary hears a noise during a storm. She meets Colin, Archibald’s ill son. Mary tells him of the garden and he wants to see it someday. Colin expresses his anger toward his deceased mother.
Mr. Gilmore travels to Limmeridge house to appeal to Mr. Fairlie. Mr. Fairlie behaves exactly as expected, much to Mr. Gilmore's dismay.
The Harkers join forces with the others. They share all that they know, and discover more information about Dracula’s connections with the area and plans for the future.
Mr. Douglass makes his way back to St. Michael's, hoping that Master Thomas will intervene on his behalf.
The Ghost, sets sail one last time, headed towards the coast of Japan. After a period of rough weather, the exhausted couple find themselves in more familiar seas. Hump and Maud finally admit their true feelings.
The group confronts the gypsies transporting Dracula. The fates of each are revealed.
Victor studies with enthusiasm and ignores his social life. He learns all his teachers have to teach him and begins his fascinating and absorbing work on an animate being because of his fixation on discovering the secret of life.
Du Bois analyzes the effect Booker T. Washington had on the American Negroes and whites.
Pip works diligently for Joe at the forge, but continually longs to return to Satis House.
Maximilian visit Valentine at her house secretly.
The author describe what would be the ideal house in terms of location.