Moby Dick
Chapter 1: Loomings
by Herman Melville
Ishmael explains his decision to go to sea.
Ishmael explains his decision to go to sea.
An introduction to the original text, written by Walter H. Page.
Mary tells Martha about Colin who is worried that she may be fired for letting anyone near the ill son. Mary returns to Colin and they talk about positive thinking. When Master Craven and Mrs. Medlock enter the room, Colin tells them that he will see Mary any time he likes because she makes him feel well.
The men hunt and forage for food during their travels through Lake Kissimmee. They flee from Indians.
Arthur and the narrator talk about Lady Muriel and their relationship.
While running an errand for Mr. Brownlow, Oliver runs into Nancy and Bill Sikes.
Marian worries about what sort of document Laura is supposed to sign. The group walks to the lake, where a discussion of murder and crime commences. Mention of the Catherick name causes a rapid departure of Sir Percival.
Mrs. Michelson is sent away on a hopeless errand. Upon her return, she and Laura are informed that Marian has left for Limmeridge house. Laura embarks in pursuit of her sister. Mrs. Michelson is made aware of the extent of Sir Percival's deceit.
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.
Amy and Jo exhibit their personality differences while visiting several families.
Two drunken sailors happen upon a strange scene at the undertaker's shop.
The author's earliest memories of childhood and the conditions in which his family lived and worked are explained.
George Washington's seventh Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Mrs. March returns and visits Amy. Mr. Brooke's intentions towards Meg are disclosed.
Carol accompanies Kennicott on a hunting trip, admiring the natural landscape of Gopher Prairie. Carol is introduced to the like minded Vida Sherwin and Guy Pollock. Carol's home refurnishing is met with disdain by a miserly and religious neighbor. Carol hosts a party of her own, hoping it will have some influence on the townspeople of Gopher Prairie.
The narrator talks of an old bean man who hangs around the sea wall and watches for tourists. He goes on to describe the toll the winter in Florida is taking on the old man (who blames the Northerners for bringing the cold weather).
Agnes Grey tells of visiting the poor cottagers. While on a visit, she learns more of Mr. Weston.
From an observatory, the narrator witnesses a series of strange occurrences on the surface of Mars.
With his newfound liberty in jeopardy, Mr. Douglass departs for Great Britain.
Mein Herr begins to sing and Tottles replies (and he means every word).
The Avonlea Scholars take the exam.
Joe visits Satis House to finish Pip's papers. Pip is angry at the current turn of events.
Miss Crawley receives various tokens of appreciation. Lady Jane makes a positive impression.
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.
The two girls get more eccentric in their ways. Clara begins to wear knickers and Ida wears a short skirt. The two girls then throw a dinner party for Harold and Charles. That is the last straw for the Doctor and he realizes the error of his ways.