Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Winter Animals
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
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Oliver Twist
Chapter 48: The Flight of Sikes.
by Charles Dickens
Sikes attempts to flee London following the murder of Nancy.
The Jungle
Chapter 5
by Upton Sinclair
The expense of owning the house begins to absorb all of the family's money, while Jurgis is approached by union personnel. Both Antanas and Marija find jobs, however the circumstances surrounding each job are questionable.
Main Street
Chapter 11
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is disappointed by her experience at the Thanatopsis Club.
Deductive Logic
Exercises Part 3
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 7
by Mary Shelley
Victor receives a letter from his father telling him that his brother William has been murdered. When he reaches Geneva, the gates are already closed and he wanders in the woods, where he finds his creature. Justine has been accused of murdering William, however Victor is convinced his creature is responsible.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 15”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Domain of Arnheim
by Edgar Allan Poe
A wealthy man uses his great fortune to create a fantastic landscape.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XVI: "Has-se Receives the Token"
by Kirk Munroe
Has-se recieves the token and sets out to rescue his friend. E-chee, Has-se and Yah-chi-la-ne enter the Seminole camp.
Gulliver's Travels
Part One: A Voyage to Lilliput: Chapter 1
by Jonathan Swift
The author gives some account of himself and family. His first inducements to travel. He is shipwrecked, and swims for his life. Gets safe on shore in the country of Lilliput; is made a prisoner, and carried up the country.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XV: “An Aesthetic Company”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
A large group of artists, englishmen, tourists (as well as Kenyon, Hilda, Donatello, and Miriam) gather together for an exhibit.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Third, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
The narrator presents a more thorough history of the Notre Dame cathedral.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 19: “How They Hunted in the Odenwald”
by James Baldwin
How the hunt ended badly.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 29: The House of Morrel & Son
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes, in a disguise of an Englishman, visits Morrel and Son to speak with M. Morrel.
The Marble Faun
Chapter VI: “The Virgin’s Shrine”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Leaving her studio, Miriam goes to the statue of the virgin. She and Hilda talk about religion.
David Copperfield
Chapter 48: Domestic
by Charles Dickens
David's hopes for domestic bliss are not fulfilled.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 3
by James Fenimore Cooper
Hawkeye, the white hunter, and Chingachgook, a mohican, discuss current events while Uncas trails Maqua tribesmen. The hear a party is approaching on horseback.
Florida Trails
Chapter VI: “Jasmine and Cherokee Roses”
by Winthrop Packard
A discussion of the English settlers colonizing Florida.
Great Expectations
Chapter 8
by Charles Dickens
Pip is taken to Miss Havisham's manor. Pip is affected by Miss Havisham's daughter, Estella.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 19: “A Fairy-Duet”
by Lewis Carroll
The year ends and Muriel and the narrator mourn the death of Arthur.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 16: Smith at West Point
by Henry O. Flipper
The author tells the story of James Webster Smith.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 15: Knitting
by Charles Dickens
The "Mender of Roads" tells the story of the Marquis' assassin to Monsieur Defarge.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XXIII: “A Village-Hall”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Once again, the Veiled Lady returns. Coverdale encounters several of his Blithedale companions.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 5: Of the Wings of Atalanta
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois discusses the significance of the city of Atlanta.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 6: The Religious Teacher
by William Wells Brown
Hontz Synder gives a sermon to the people of the plantation.