The Invisible Man
Chapter 7
by H.G. Wells
The stranger reveils the true nature of his injuries. The situation turns violent. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
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Moby Dick
Chapter 20: All Astir
by Herman Melville
Rumors of Ahab abound, but the Captain is yet to be seen.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 33: Roman Bandits
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Signor Pastrini tells Franz and Albert the tales of Luigi Vampa.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 13: A Slave Hunting Parson
by William Wells Brown
Carlton visits with Mr. Jones' slaves.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter VII: “Mysterious Disappearance of the Canoes”
by Kirk Munroe
Upon returning from their exploration, the boys discover the canoes missing. Sumner decides to shoot a racoon.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 1: "Am I Fit to Teach?"
by Thomas E. Sanders
A chapter of guidance for the young teacher with self-doubt.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 4: Oliver, Being Offered Another Place, Makes His First Entry Into Public Life.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Sowerberry decides to take Oliver on as his apprentice.
Jane Eyre
Chapter II
by Charlotte Brontë
Two servants, Miss Abbott and Bessie Lee, escort Jane to the red-room, and Jane resists them with all of her might. Once locked in the room, Jane catches a glimpse of her ghastly figure in the mirror, and, shocked by her meager presence, she begins to reflect on the events that have led her to such a state. She remembers her kind Uncle Reed bringing her to Gateshead after her parents’ death, and she recalls his dying command that his wife promise to raise Jane as one of her own. Suddenly, Jane is struck with the impression that her Uncle Reed’s ghost is in the room, and she imagines that he has come to take revenge on his wife for breaking her promise. Jane cries out in terror, but her aunt believes that she is just trying to escape her punishment, and she ignores her pleas. Jane faints in exhaustion and fear.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 20: “Light Come, Light Go”
by Lewis Carroll
Lady Muriel meets Sylvie and Bruno.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 7
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo Disguises himself and waits for Jehan and Phoebus to finish drinking. Phoebus and an inebriated Jehan exit the pub. Claude Frollo passes by his drunken brother as he pursues Captain Phoebus eventually confronting him in the street.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 7
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo Disguises himself and waits for Jehan and Phoebus to finish drinking. Phoebus and an inebriated Jehan exit the pub. Claude Frollo passes by his drunken brother as he pursues Captain Phoebus eventually confronting him in the street.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 15: “The Piggies in a Cornfield”
by Howard R. Garis
On their way home from school, Curly and Flop come upon a girl mouse whose tail is stuck under a rock. The piggie boys help her and she promises to help them someday. When the alligator comes by to eat them, the mouse girl helps out after all.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 3
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator reflects on his first exposure to Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
The Four Million
"Lost on Dress Parade"
by O. Henry
An architect intends to deceive a young woman, unaware of her own deception.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 17: “A Royal Banquet”
by Mark Twain
Morgan Le Fay begs the Yankee to give them an exhibition of his powers. After prayer, a large dinner reception is held. An old woman interrupts the banquet to curse Le Fay for killing her grandson. Le Fay takes the Yankee to the dungeon to see a man being tortured on a rack. The Yankee asks to speak to the prisoner.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 10: Oliver Becomes Better Acquainted with the Characters of His New Associates; And Purchases Experiences at a High Price. Being a Short, But Very Important Chapter, In This History.
by Charles Dickens
After going to "work" with Charley and Jack, Oliver starts to understand the true nature of Fagin's dealings. Oliver finds himself the victim of false accusations.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 5
by Victor Hugo
After regaining consciousness, Gringoire continues to seek lodging for the night.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 2: The Mail
by Charles Dickens
Jarvis Lorry and his fellow travelers encounter a messenger.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 31: In Which Jos Sedley Takes Care of His Sister
by William Makepeace Thackeray
As requested, Joseph stays behind to take care of the women. Isidor and Rebecca each have plans of their own.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 17”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
Treasure Island
Part One: The Old Buccaneer, Chapter 4: The Sea-Chest
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim tells his mother about the pirate’s plan to take Billy’s sea chest and they leave town to get help, to no avail. They unlock Billy’s chest and discover gold. They take the gold and something wrapped in an oil cloth and run when they hear someone coming.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 4: “A Cunning Conspiracy”
by Lewis Carroll
The Chancellor signs an agreement with my Lady who has given herself the title of Vice Wardeness.
A Victorious Union
Chapter VIII: “On Board of the Cotton Schooner”
by Oliver Optic
The men continue to learn information. The boat prepares to depart.
David Copperfield
Chapter 12: Liking Life on My Own Account no Better, I Form a Great Resolution
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Micawber, having resolved his debts, returns home. David decides to run away, but finds himself taken advantage of in the process.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 18: “Mother Twistytail’s New Bonnet”
by Howard R. Garis
Mrs. Twistytail takes Baby Pinky to buy a bonnet. On their way home, the wolf grabs mother and daughter and tries to eat them. The wolf throws the bonnet outside and bees see it. They get angry that the flowers aren’t real and go after the wolf.