Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 13: Castles in the Air
by Louisa May Alcott
The children discuss their dreams. Laurie and Meg argue about the future.
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The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 17
by Edith Wharton
Newland pays a visit to Mrs. Mingott. Medora asks a favor of Newland.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 3: How I Gained My Freedom
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth is given the opportunity to purchase the freedom of herself and her son.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
House-Warming
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau prepares for winter.
On Vaccination Against Smallpox
"Further Observations on the Variola Vaccinae, or Cow-Pox, 1799"
by Edward Anthony Jenner
The author describes the symptoms that have appeared in and on the cows and how he treated them.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 13: What Makes a Good School?
by Thomas E. Sanders
The many different ways in which a teacher can judge the overall quality of a school.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 22: The Smugglers
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes becomes a successful smuggler while on board his new vessel.
Beyond the City
Chapter XIII: “In Strange Waters”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Admiral sets out to go back to sea and instead sees a moneylenders advertisement. He decides to borrow the money to pay the enormous debt and ends up in the shabby office of two scam artists. They try to make a deal and the Admiral refuses with the advice of Charles. Charles resolves to take him to Mrs. Westmacott’s lawyer.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 74: The Villefort Family Vault
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
After the funerals of Monsieur and Madame de Saint-Meran, Monsieur de Villefort begins to arrange the marriage of Valetine.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 51: In Which a Charade Is Acted Which May or May Not Puzzle the Reader
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky continues to the people of Vanity Fair with her charm, but many question the source of her wealth. Rawdon's debts catch up with him.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Third, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
The narrator gives a detailed description of Paris and its ever-changing architecture.
Florida Trails
Chapter III: “St. Johns River: Along The River Margin”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator discusses loquat trees, riverbank fishing, and the habitat along the riverbanks of the St. Johns River.
Babbitt
Chapter 9
by Sinclair Lewis
After the conclusion of the dinner party, George makes a confession to Myra.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 60: The Telegraph
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo arrives at the Villefort's residence to remind them of his upcoming party.
Common Sense
Appendix
by Thomas Paine
Appendix to the work.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 4: “The Boscombe Valley Mystery”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is faced with the Boscombe Valley Tragedy, in which a man is murdered and is son is accused of the crime.
David Copperfield
Chapter 28: Mr. Micawber's Gauntlet
by Charles Dickens
The Micawbers and Tommy Traddles attend a dinner at David's apartment. Littimer visits David in search of Steerforth. David advises Tommy in regards to Mr. Micawber's situation.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XXI
by Jane Austen
Catherine makes some discoveries about Eleanor and is disturbed by a violent storm later that evening.
The Number Concept
“Chapter 4”
by Levi Leonard Conant, Ph. D.
This passage is a continuation of the author's discussion of number word origins.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter VII: “The Guest”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Phoebe helps Hepzibah make breakfast while noticing her strange behavior. Clifford comes downsrtairs to breakfast and ignores his sister, Hepzibah. When she explains her new occupation as shopkeeper, Clifford assures her that he is not ashamed of her, but weeps over his own life.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part I, Chapter VII
by James Fenimore Cooper
Jack, Mulford, and Rose make plans. Rose is frustrated by her aunt's ignorance. The boat faces danger.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXIII: “Miriam and Hilda”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam goes to Hilda and speaks of her own guilty feelings.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, Part XII”
by Wilkie Collins
Their search leads Marian and Walter to the school, where they hear the story of the "ghost" seen by one of the students. Walter resolves to further their search that evening.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXV: “Sunshine”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
During his visit, Kenyon asks Donatello to let him mold a bust of him.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Introduction
by Frederick Douglass
Introduction by James McCune Smith.