The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 7: Of the Black Belt
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois discusses Albany, the heart of the Black Belt of the South.
Du Bois discusses Albany, the heart of the Black Belt of the South.
Now a fugitive slave, Mr. Douglass must be careful who he trusts.
Siegfried returns to Nibelungen, and Alberich tells a tale.
David divulges his true feelings to Agnes.
An introduction to the history, landmarks, and natural life of Fernandina.
Jurgis and his family continue to witness corruption in their respective jobs. Jurgis decides to drink rather than deal with his problems. Ona's health continues to decline.
Anne and Diana's unexpected encounter with Josephine Barry leads to an unusual arrangement.
A fairy tale in which an ugly duckling turns into a swan.
Has-se is killed, but not before asking Rene to take his place in the tribe. Chitta appears again.
Many years later, Jesse is visited by his grandson.
A short history of Florida is presented. The travelers encounter wildlife and Indians.
A distracted Captain Nemo asks Aronnax for some medical assistance. The men travel to the coral kingdom to bury the dead.
Pip and Jaggers travel to London.
Dorian wakes from peaceful sleep and is confronted by what actions to take after last night’s events. He contacts Alan Campbell to help him conceal what has happened.
Dorothy and her friends fall softly onto a flat glass roof, discover they can walk on air and that no little person there smiles or talks.
Having been sent to Balitimore by Miss Lucretia, Mr. Douglass prepares to meet Mr. Auld.
The novel opens with Basil and Lord Henry discussing a painting, as well as the subject of the painting, and theories of art. Basil wants to keep things secret from Lord Henry, but finds that he is unable to do so.
A fox tricks a merchant and steals his fish. He meets all sorts of clever creatures that he must outsmart on his journey back.
When the princess goes swimming, she realizes the lake is draining away. The witch-princess who cursed her is ensuring her misery by taking away the lake that was her only joy.
Marianne and Elinor are obliged to accompany Lady Middleton to a party, though Marianne clearly has no heart for it where the girls meet up with Willoughby again, but the meeting does not go well.
William manages to get by on his small salary and some savings. His brother continues to treat him coldly, even when he attends a party at his home. William speaks with Mr. Hunsden.
Du Bois remarks on the cotton-mills in the South.
Tom is punished for being late to school resulting in him meeting Becky Thatcher. Tom and Becky's lunch together does not end well for Tom.
The girls discuss their escape from the winter weather, the clothes to bring, and their plans for the Gem. A telegram from Florida arrives.
A description of George and Amelia's life.