My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 18: New Relations and Duties
by Frederick Douglass
A brief explanation of what the Christmas holiday means to the slave. Mr. Douglass is sent to work for Master Freeland.
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The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 5: “In Aegir’s Kingdom”
by James Baldwin
Bragi tells Siegfried the story of Aegir.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 25
by Emily Brontë
As Linton becomes more ill, Edgar admits that he wishes Cathy to be happy, even if it means marrying Linton. When Linton never visits the Grange, Edgar allows Cathy to visit him at the moors.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 12
by James Fenimore Cooper
Hawkeye and the Mohicans defeat the Hurons and rescue the captured members of the group. Magua escapes as the group continues to move towards the safety of the fort.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 26: “The First Newspaper”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee reads the first newspaper and is pleased, except for the tone of flippany of the writing. The monks are impressed with the paper and the Yankee is pleased.
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
To the South—On Its New Slavery
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Heart of the Southland, heed me pleading now,"
The Light Princess
Story 10: “Look at the Moon”
by George MacDonald
The prince and princess grow closer as they swim together in the lake. He speaks to her about love, and although she laughs, she becomes more like a modest maiden.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 18: In Which Phileas Fogg, Passepartout, and Fix Go Each About His Business
by Jules Verne
Passepartout, devoted to the completion of his master's objective, insists on helping the crew of the Rangoon in an attempt to expedite the voyage. Unable to locate a relative in Hong Kong, Aouda decides to accompany Phileas to Europe. Detective Fix is further agitated by the travelers' reserving of space on the Carnatic.
How Sammy Went to Coral-Land
Chapter 3
by Emily Paret Atwater
Sammy’s instinct told him that the hermit crab wants him for dinner and excuses himself. Sammy meets a starfish named Meteor and agrees to go to Coral-Land with the pilot fish.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 66: Matrimonial Projects
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur Danglers visits the Count of Monte Cristo for financial advice.
Babbitt
Chapter 12
by Sinclair Lewis
George, having recently returned from vacation, resolves to conduct himself differently in the coming year.
The Open Boat: A Tale Intended to be After the Fact. Being the Experience of Four Men Sunk from the Steamer Commodore
Chapter 3
by Stephen Crane
Led by the captain, the men continue their attempts at survival. Soon they become friends (including the correspondent who is “not of the sea”). The men build a sail out of the captain’s overcoat and an oar. They spot land and continue rowing.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XXX
by Jane Austen
Catherine, still sulking, is visited by Henry who makes some interesting revelations to her.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 70: The Ball
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Morcerf's host a ball at their house.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 15: "The Peppermint Pagoda"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and his friends travel to China through the hole they dug.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 50: The Morrel Family
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Monsieur Morrel's children at their home. During his visit with Maximilian and Julie, he notices the red silk purse and diamond underneith crystal coverings.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 42: Monsieur Bertuccio
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits his new home in Paris.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 102: Valentine
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Valentine is pronounced dead by Doctor d'Avrigny.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 15”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
The Wind in the Willows
Mr. Badger
by Kenneth Grahame
Mr. Badger welcomes his unexpected guests. Otter brings news from the River Bank. Badger helps the visitors make their way home.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 3, Chapter 5: Polynesia Has a Plan
by Hugh Lofting
Polynesia comes up with a plan to deal with Ben Butcher.
Beowulf
Chapter 17
by Francis Barton Gummere
Physics
Book 3
by Aristotle
The author describes motion and continues on the subject of nature.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 4: “How the Nome King Planned Revenge”
by L. Frank Baum
The King discusses building a tunnel under the deadly desert surrounding Oz. The Nome King gathers his army together and tries to choose a new general (after throwing General Blug away). Guph steps forwards and becomes the new General. The Nome King and Gen. Guph discuss plans on overtaking the Emerald City.