The Number Concept
“Chapter 1”
by Levi Leonard Conant, Ph. D.
The author discusses the history and philosophy of counting.
The author discusses the history and philosophy of counting.
An engagement announcement causes at uproar.
Captain Nemo plans another excursion for the men.
Catherine’s discovery is not so monumental and she takes it upon herself to learn more about the mysteries of the Tilney family.
Longfellow talks to a child about the good and the bad of the real world.
The narrator describes his journey to visit “the Old Sugar Mill”, a collection of ruins north of New Smyrna.
Preface and explanation of purpose behind the book.
Sir Walter Raleigh grew up in England during a time of Spanish domination of the seas and the New World. Being patriotic, and having gained the notice of the queen and her dazzling court, he set out to make a new more powerful and glorious England. He was responsible for colonies set up in the New World which eventually met with disasters. He was not able to discover what happened to them in spite of much wealth devoted to the search.
As the only survivors of the massacre, Pym and Peters take refuge on the island.
Siegfried’s life in Nibelungen.
Curly, Flop, and their dog friends are playing in the forest and they find a hat. They realize it’s Mr. Twistytail’s hat and deduce that the wolf must have him. They rush to the wolf’s house and spy the pig father tied up. They trick the wolf and save Mr. Twistytail.
Basil comes to see Dorian after hearing news of Sibyl. He inquires about showing the portrait of Dorian
Pip's continued visits to Satis House create a distance between himself and Joe. Pip is devastated by Miss Havisham's decision.
Queen Ann and her officers fall into a pit in the cavern. Tik-Tok tries to conquer Ruggedo and Betsy is locked in the Chamberlain’s room. Hank attacks Ruggedo and knocks him against a wall. Meanwhile, Files, Shaggy, Ploychrome, and the Rose Princess wait outside.
Will is bothered by Carol's apathy towards the Gopher Prairie boosting campaign. Carol and Will continue to argue about her impending departure. Carol departs for Washington.
"Summah ’s nice, wif sun a–shinin’,"
We meet General Heatherstone and his family. When the narrator and his family go to pay their respects to the General, they are unwelcomed.
The author continues to use geometric shapes to describe Flatland’s population.
A biography of George Boole.
In an attempt to help improve Diana's imagination, The Story Club is formed.
A village is preparing for a visit from Zeus. Everyone is too busy or too tired to extend any kindness to two beggars except Philemon and Baucis. This poor old couple has time for the strangers and are rewarded in a very unusual way for their generosity. This story is a translation of "Philemon and Baucis" from Metamorphoses by the Roman poet Ovid.
The beloved Beow takes his rightful place as heir to the throne of the Scyldings, who continue to experience prosperity.
The story continues with the description of the beloved Toyman. He is a hired hand of the barnyard that makes toys for the children by the fire and takes them on fun adventures. In this short story the Toyman takes the children fishing.
Newland and Ellen discuss possible futures.
As the trip continues, Passepartout attends a lecture by a Mormon elder in Utah. After a tour of Salt Lake City, the travelers pick up another passenger before leaving town.