The Number Concept
“Chapter 7”
by Levi Leonard Conant, Ph. D.
More on the history of number systems.
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A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 42: “WAR!”
by Mark Twain
Clarence reveals to the Yankee about Guenever’s affair with Launcelot, the war between Arthur and Launcelot, and the temporary rule of Mordred (who placed an interdict of the church placed on Camelot). Launcelot and Mordred killed each other in battle and the Church reversed the entire kingdom and brought it back to the way it was. The Yankee decrees that all of the old institutions of the church will be null. Clarence gathers boys for an army.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 20
by Jack London
After the storms dies down, Maud Brewster joins the sailors for the evening meal, where she makes a request of Captain Larsen. Hump and Maud, having recognized each other as peers, engage in conversation as an agitated Captain Laren looks on.
A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
Christian Huygens
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A biography of Christian Huygens.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXVI
by Jane Austen
Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Jennings’ daughter, has a son; Mrs. Jennings is with her daughter most days, which means Elinor and Marianne are obliged to spend their days with the Middletons.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter II: “The Adventure of the Norwood Builder”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes and Watson are visited by John Hector McFarlane. A murder occurs at Jonas Oldacre’s house in Norwood and McFarlane is accused. Holmes follows the clues to deduce that Oldacre faked his death.
Black Beauty
Part 1, Chapter 21: Parting
by Anna Sewell
With the departure of the master's wife, Black Beauty's easy life in Birkshire begins to change dramatically.
Winesburg, Ohio
Loneliness, concerning Enoch Robinson
by Sherwood Anderson
The story of Enoch Robinson and his attempt to lead a normal life.
Tales of the Jazz Age
The Camel's Back
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Camel's Back, a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is the tale of a man in love, Perry Parkhurst, who presents his girlfriend with an ultimatum: get married or end the relationship forever. After ending the relationship, a heartbroken Parkhurst attends the Citrus Ball in a camel costume, determined to win her back.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Von Kempelen and His Discovery
by Edgar Allan Poe
Von Kempelen discovers how to turn lead into gold.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 14
by H.G. Wells
Mr. Marvel discusses The Invisible Man with the mariner. Mr. Marvel contemplates is escape. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 6: The Work of Fifteen Days
by H.G. Wells
The narrator is amazed by the changes that have occurred since the arrival of the Martians.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 16
by Edith Wharton
Archer visits May in Florida, but finds his mind wondering as he talks with her.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 12: “The War With the North-Kings”
by James Baldwin
How Siegfried turned war into feasting.
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 9
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
The Prince awakens to find his nurse gone. The townspeople rejoice at the news that the prince was alive. The godmother appears to him again and tells him about the many forms she has taken to watch over him.
Presidential Addresses and Messages
Annual Message to Congress, November 22, 1800
by John Adams
John Adams' fourth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Main Street
Chapter 7
by Sinclair Lewis
With the arrival of winter, Carol attempts to create some distraction for herself and the townspeople. Carol's treatment of her maid is a source of tension with the members of the Jolly Seventeen.
Winesburg, Ohio
A Man of Ideas, concerning Joe Welling
by Sherwood Anderson
Joe Welling uses his natural talents to achieve success in Winesburg.
David Copperfield
Chapter 64: A Last Retrospect
by Charles Dickens
David reflects on the present state of affairs.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter III
by Jane Austen
Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters stay at Norland for a few months, because it is difficult to find a new home which they can afford with their small income. Edward and his relationship with the family is described.
Great Expectations
Chapter 20
by Charles Dickens
Pip and Jaggers travel to London.
Hamlet
Act 2, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Poloinius intends to keep a watchful eye on Laertes. Ophelia reports a strange encounter with Hamlet to her father.
Flatland
Part 2, Section 14: How I Vainly Tried to Explain the Nature of Flatland
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author explains how he described Flatland to the king of Lifeland.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 12: Medicine and Magic
by Hugh Lofting
Polynesia gives word to Gub-Gub before Prince Bumpo pays a visit to Doctor Dolittle. After the doctor fulfills his promise, Prince Bumpo prepares a ship for the parting doctor. Doctor Dolittle and the animals head back to Puddleby.
David Copperfield
Chapter 54: Mr. Micawber's Transactions
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Micawber considers a move abroad. Tommy Traddles has good news for both the Wickfield's and Miss Betsey. David and Miss Betsey attend a funeral.