Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 3: A Pearl Worth Ten Million
by Jules Verne
Captain Nemo and the men go pearl hunting.
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Civil Rights and Conflict in the United States: Selected Speeches
Remarks from a debate on Capital Punishment with Judge Alfred J. Talley, New York City, October 27, 1924
by Clarence Darrow
Clarence Darrow's debate on capital punishment as presented to Judge Alfred J. Talley in New York City in October of 1924.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 1: “A Scandal in Bohemia”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The King of Bohemia seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes in securing a picture that could be used against him in the political scene.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 1, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Antonio is overtaken with an unexplained sadness, but Solanio has a theory why he is saddened. Antonio, having extended himself financially, cannot fulfill the request of Bassanio.
Moby Dick
Chapter 89: Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish
by Herman Melville
Ishmael explains the concepts of fast-fish and loose-fish
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Mr. Tod”
by Beatrix Potter
Mr. Tod, a fox, and Tommy Brock, a badger, are both troublesome neighbors and “disagreeable people.” Mr. Tod has a habit of taking up lodging in other people’s houses. Mr. Brock visits a rabbit friend, who turns out to be Mr. Bouncer Bunny from The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, and then steals his son Benjamin Bunny’s children with plans to cook and eat them. Mr. Tod however finds that Mr. Brock has taken up residence in one of his homes, and after many comical efforts to rouse him, they fight it out. Meanwhile, Benjamin and his cousin Peter have come to rescue Benjamin’s children, and the fight gives them a chance to sneak off with the baby bunnies.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 1: “Squinty and the Dog”
by Richard Barnum
The readers find out the origin of Squinty’s name. Squinty and his brothers and sisters grow up. Squinty wants to see the world and have some adventures, so he escapes. However, he’s caught by the dog.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 10: Life in Baltimore
by Frederick Douglass
Having been sent to Balitimore by Miss Lucretia, Mr. Douglass prepares to meet Mr. Auld.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXVIII: “Little Ko-Wik-A Sails out to Sea”
by Kirk Munroe
The group undertakes the journey to Cape Florida, but faces a storm. Sumner finds himself attempting another daring rescue.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 64: A Vagabond Chapter
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky's life after Rawdon is told to the reader.
Silas Marner
Part 2, Chapter 19
by George Eliot
Godfrey and Nancy arrive at Silas' cottage attempting to make amends for the past.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 73: The Promise
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Madame de Saint-Meran falls ill and dies, the doctor treating her suspects foul play.
The Professor
Chapter 14
by Charlotte Brontë
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.
Florida Trails
Chapter XIV: “Palmettos of the St. Lucie”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator talks about making a brush fire when the weather is dry in order to clear the way for new trees. He also describes how you can see the palmettos from the St. Lucie River, anything and everything involving palmettos.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The White Duck
by Andrew Lang
A wicked witch turns a queen into a duck and takes her place in the castle, but the white duck is finally able to free herself and save her children.
The Four Million
"The Cop and the Anthem"
by O. Henry
A vagrant attempts in vain to be arrested.
Dracula
Chapter 20
by Bram Stoker
Harker determines the location of the missing boxes, and the men decide they must act quickly. Renfield is involved in a mysterious accident.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 30: The Fifth of September
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
M. Morrel is saved from bankruptcy.
David Copperfield
Chapter 36: Enthusiasm
by Charles Dickens
David decides he will use the new situation to his advantage. Dr. Strong agrees to hire David as his secretary. David becomes suspicious of Jack Malden's intentions towards Annie. Mr. Micawber tells David and Tommy of his plans in Canterbury.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXVI
by Jane Austen
Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Jennings’ daughter, has a son; Mrs. Jennings is with her daughter most days, which means Elinor and Marianne are obliged to spend their days with the Middletons.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 11: The Corsican Ogre
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Minister of the Police arrives to inform King Louis XVIII that Bonaparte landed near Antibes, and is on his way to Paris.
Florida Trails
Chapter XVI: “One Road to Palm Beach”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the musk-melons that can be found to the west of the Indian River. He goes on to describe the day he was taken on a road that led to Palm Beach and his experiences there.
The Wind in the Willows
Dulce Domum
by Kenneth Grahame
Mole, accompanied by his new friends, returns to his home. Mole sends for groceries in order to feed his guests.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 15: Accident or Incident?
by Jules Verne
The Nautilus's departure from the South Pole is not without incident.
Dracula
Chapter 13
by Bram Stoker
There is a funeral for the deceased. Mina and Harker have a disturbing run-in with a mysterious man in London. Children of the town are attacked by the “Bloofer Lady.”