The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 29
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward attempts to protect Hawkeye, leading to a contest of marksmanship. Cora makes a plea to Tamenund.
Heyward attempts to protect Hawkeye, leading to a contest of marksmanship. Cora makes a plea to Tamenund.
Mole, accompanied by his new friends, returns to his home. Mole sends for groceries in order to feed his guests.
A late night visit from Erik, causes rumors to spread about Carol. While discussing the current situation in Gopher Prairie, Vida discloses her prior relationship with Will to Carol. Carol's discomfort continues to grow.
All seems to be well at dinner later that evening, but Catherine receives a troubling letter from her brother, James.
David is sent to Salem House by Mr. Mudstone.
Hindley returns for his father's funeral and brings home his wife, Frances, who both disregard Catherine and Heathcliff, until they disappear one day. Upon their return, Hindley threatens Heathcliff with banishment if he ever speaks to Catherine again.
The children discuss their dreams. Laurie and Meg argue about the future.
Walter and Marian save money and continue their investigations in hopes of finding justice against Sir Percival and Count Fosco. Laura slowly recovers herself.
This passage is a continuation of the author's discussion of number word origins.
Walter meets Mrs. Vesey and Miss Fairlie. The group travels through the countryside and Walter considers the artwork already completed by the ladies. Marian discovers something in the letters from her mother.
Miriam goes to Hilda and speaks of her own guilty feelings.
The narrator’s sister, Esther, is frightened of the General. The narrator decribes his love of the General’s daughter, Gabriel, and the relationship between Esther and Mordaunt, the General’s son.
Dorothy and her friends fight wolves, crows, and bees, and are captured by the Flying Monkeys. The Wicked Witch tries to take Dorothy’s Silver Shoes but Dorothy throws a bucket of water on her and melts her away!
In this chapter, Austen writes a gentle satire on the manners of the upper class.
The French and Indian war rages on as the author describes the many dangers of the land surrounding the Fort William Henry.
Napoleon is blamed for a number of problems.
An introduction to the history, landmarks, and natural life of Fernandina.
Jurgis and his family continue to witness corruption in their respective jobs. Jurgis decides to drink rather than deal with his problems. Ona's health continues to decline.
Mrs. March departs after receiving word of Mr. March's health. Jo makes a sacrifice to provide for the family.
Hans Pfaal goes to great lengths to escape his creditors.
Issues are confronted as the foursome is once again reunited at Eliot's Pulpit.
Sara's presence at the school upsets Lavinia. Sara agrees to help Lottie.
As Quasimoto awaits punishment, two Parisian women and a country woman compare the pillories of Paris and Reims before stopping to see a performance by Esmeralda. The country woman tells the story of Paquette-la-Chanterfleurie and her child. The women pay a tribute to the recluse.
Newland and Ellen discuss possible futures.