The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 2, Chapter 8: Three Cheers
by Hugh Lofting
After a short deliberation, the jury return with their decision.
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A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
The Introduction of Analysis into England
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A description of the analytical methods brought to England.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 25
by Emily Brontë
As Linton becomes more ill, Edgar admits that he wishes Cathy to be happy, even if it means marrying Linton. When Linton never visits the Grange, Edgar allows Cathy to visit him at the moors.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 9
by Emily Brontë
In a fit of rage Hindley throws Hareton over the balcony, fortunately Heathcliff is there to catch him. Catherine agrees to marry Edgar and tells Nelly, Heathcliff overhears their conversation and leaves Wuthering Heights for three years. Upset when Heathcliff leaves Catherine waits out in the rain for him, catches a fever, and almost dies; during her recovery Mr. and Mrs. Linton catch her fever and they both die. Catherine and Edgar marry three years after their death, and Nelly moves to Thrushcross Grange with them.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Introduction
by Frederick Douglass
Introduction by James McCune Smith.
Babbitt
Chapter 1
by Sinclair Lewis
Another day begins in the Babbitt household. The reader is introduced to George and Myra Babbitt.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 17
by Edith Wharton
Newland pays a visit to Mrs. Mingott. Medora asks a favor of Newland.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The Japanned Box”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man is a tutor to two young boys in a household. Their father is very quiet and studious and keeps to himself. However, he has a room that no one has set foot in until the tutor saves the youngest from a well. The tutor in this manner learns from the servants about his employer’s past as an obnoxious drunk. His wife was the one to tame him and he carries a black Japanned Box, which is believed to hold her letters, with him when he stays somewhere else.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 2”
by Oscar Wilde
Lord Henry’s influence on Dorian begins. Basil considers what to do with the painting.
Beowulf
Chapter 7
by Francis Barton Gummere
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 26: “The First Newspaper”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee reads the first newspaper and is pleased, except for the tone of flippany of the writing. The monks are impressed with the paper and the Yankee is pleased.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 8: The Leader of the Lions
by Hugh Lofting
The doctor, busy taking care of the sick and dying monkeys, asks a favor of the the King of Beast. Exhausted, the doctor finally gets some much needed sleep.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 18: In Which Phileas Fogg, Passepartout, and Fix Go Each About His Business
by Jules Verne
Passepartout, devoted to the completion of his master's objective, insists on helping the crew of the Rangoon in an attempt to expedite the voyage. Unable to locate a relative in Hong Kong, Aouda decides to accompany Phileas to Europe. Detective Fix is further agitated by the travelers' reserving of space on the Carnatic.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 17: From Cape Horn to the Amazon
by Jules Verne
After surfacing, the men rush to catch their breath. Aronnax continues to document his observations.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 66: Matrimonial Projects
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur Danglers visits the Count of Monte Cristo for financial advice.
Babbitt
Chapter 16
by Sinclair Lewis
George continues his attempts at join a local club. Reverend Drew asks for George's assistance.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 1: Where I Was Born
by Elizabeth Keckley
The author discusses the place of her birth and her memories of her parents.
Babbitt
Chapter 12
by Sinclair Lewis
George, having recently returned from vacation, resolves to conduct himself differently in the coming year.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Fall of the House of Usher
by Edgar Allan Poe
An old friend is summoned to his childhood friend’s home to comfort him during his final days of an illness only to witness strange and horrifying happenings in the House of Usher.
Black Beauty
Part 3, Chapter 41: The Butcher
by Anna Sewell
A visit to the butcher's shop provides Black Beauty with further insight as to the conditions that drivers and horses face in the course of their duties.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 70: The Ball
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Morcerf's host a ball at their house.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 9
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator leaves New York City and heads to Paris with his new friend. After spending a good deal of time together, they part company and the narrator heads for Boston.
The Professor
Chapter 5
by Charlotte Brontë
Edward confronts William.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 22”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 4”
by Mark Twain
Huck finds evidence suggesting his father has come looking for him.