Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 2: A New Proposition from Captain Nemo
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo plans another excursion for the men.
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Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Brute Neighbors
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau discusses the the many wild animals that are present at Walden Pond, including two warring colonies of ants.
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 8: Dead London
by H.G. Wells
The narrator proceeds into London, encountering the aftermath of the diminished Martian presence.
The Marble Faun
Chapter III: “Subterranean Reminiscences”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The author describes Miriam model to the reader. Miriam disappears from the group.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part III”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter and the ladies take a vacation to the sea. Walter approaches Marian regarding his intentions towards Laura.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 5: Arabian Tunnel
by Jules Verne
The men observe a strange creature. Land, Conseil, and Aronnax set out for another hunt.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 18
by H.G. Wells
Dr. Kemp attempts to make sense of the situation, and learns the true nature of The Invisible Man. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 5
by Mary Shelley
Victor finishes his creature and is frightened by its appearance. He falls ill with a nervous fever after reuniting with Henry, who nurses him back to health and gives him a letter from Elizabeth.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, Part XIV”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter is granted permission to leave. A visit is paid to Todd's Corner, where news of the woman in white is scarce. Concerns about Laura's groom-to-be continue to mount.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 21: In Which the Master of the “Tankadere” Runs Great Risk of Losing a Reward of Two Hundred Pounds
by Jules Verne
After a period of calm seas aboard the Tankadere, Phileas and Aouda arrive in Shanghai. Detective Fix is greatly affected by Phileas' kindness, evening offering to pay for his passage.
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 12
by George Eliot
Molly and her child head for Raveloe, with the intention of revealing Godrey's secret. Silas awakens to find an uninvited guest in his home.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Nixy
by Andrew Lang
How a nixy helps a miller regain happiness.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 6: “On the Upper St. John’s”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator talks of taking a “botanical stroll” along the St. John's River in Sanford.
Crime and Punishment
Part 4, Chapter 3
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov tells the group about Svidrigailov's proposal. Dunya presents a proposal to her brother. Razumikhin realizes who is responsible for the pawnbroker's death.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter VIII: "Launching the Boat"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls arrive in Florida, and are introduced to the heat, Southern food, orange picking, and the slower way of life.
Tales of the Jazz Age
May Day Chapter IV
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part II, Chapter VII
by James Fenimore Cooper
The Molly is forced onto the breakers. Spike is willing to sacrifice all else for his own escape.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 7: The Bridge of Apes
by Hugh Lofting
The king, angered Polynesia's deception, pursues Doctor Dolittle as he rushes towards the Land of the Monkeys. Chee-Chee uses his knowledge of the island to ensure the Doctor's safety. Doctor Dolittle witnesses the famous "Bridge of Apes".
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part III”
by Wilkie Collins
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.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Six Swans
by Andrew Lang
How a sister is ready to sacrifice everything to save her brothers from a curse.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Ninth, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo, unaware of Quasimodo's intervention, retreats to the countryside for a period of reflection. Claude Frollo fears he has seen a ghost.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 14: “How Gunther Outwitted Brunhild”
by James Baldwin
Gunther outwits Brunhild.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 30: “The Tragedy of the Manor-House”
by Mark Twain
The woman and her family members die at midnight. They hear the sons knocking and escape before they are spotted. They come upon people hanging from trees and see a mob of people. A storm comes and they escape. They find the manor of the house has been hanged and the family burned. The Yankee leads the mob to the three sons who escaped and killed the manor.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Eleonora
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator tells of his life of isolation living with his cousin and aunt.
Geology Anthology
Collecting Rocks
by Rachel M. Barker
The author discusses the historical significance of rocks. Tips for the proper collection, identification, classification, and housing of rocks are presented to the reader.