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.
The Nautilus's departure from the South Pole is not without incident.
A young woman's father remarries after the death of his wife.
Donatello takes Kenyon to the old tower.
Miles and Bea are married, and although invited, not a single member of the Jolly Seventeen choose to attend the ceremony. A board appointment by the mayor temporarily encourages Carol. Will's mention of children causes Carol to become despondent. A new world conflict erupts, but the people of Gopher Prairie fail to take notice.
Lady Muriel and the narrator talk about inviting Dr. Forester to a future picnic. the narrator sees Bruno and Sylvie curled up in the moss asleep.
Jonathan Harker journals about his travel to Dracula’s Castle and the foreboding messages he gets from town folk along the way.
The French and Indian war rages on as the author describes the many dangers of the land surrounding the Fort William Henry.
Ophelia behavior is cause for concern. Laertes returns from France seeking revenge of his own.
Holmes is called to investigate a case about a man who shatters busts of Napoleon. When a murder occurs, Holmes must work faster to solve the mystery.
Hans Pfaal goes to great lengths to escape his creditors.
The Indian tribe prepares for a great festival where a young man will be chosen as the bow-bearer.
Miss Cushing receives a parcel in the mail that contains two severed human ears and Sherlock Holmes helps to crack the case involving her sister.
Carol pays a visit to Guy Pollock's law office. Guy reveals his true feelings for Gopher Prairie.
A dinner-party is held at Mr. Peck's house. Sam shares stories from his past.
Coverdale, Hollingsworth, and Foster are forced to take on an unhappy midnight search, with tragic results.
After dropping anchor, Trelawney allows the men to head to the island on a diversion leaving the honest crew men to take control of the ship. Silver and the other pirates plan to look for the treasure and Jim stows away with them to spy. When he is spotted, he runs away.
The story of Enoch Robinson and his attempt to lead a normal life.
Basil comes to see Dorian after hearing news of Sibyl. He inquires about showing the portrait of Dorian
Monica and Bertha visit their new neighbors, Mrs. Westmacott and her nephew, and determine she is a very unpleasant woman.
Phoebe is pulled into the house by Holgrave. After telling her about the Judge, he says he has not gone to the police for fear of implicating Hepzibah and Clifford. He reminds Phoebe that the death of the Judge resemble the death of Uncle Jaffrey, who’s murder was blamed on Clifford thanks to the Judge. Holgrave tells Phoebe he loves her and she reveals her feelings as well. Hepzibah and Clifford return to the house.
A tense situation with striking workers in Zenith forces the National Guard to intervene. George's criticism of Reverend Drew's sermon causes a noticeable change in his friends demeanor towards him.
After the Count of Monte Cristo comes to Albert's aid, he asks Albert for an introduction into the society in Paris; Albert sets a date and time for their meeting.
The characteristics of the vampire are defined. The group makes a plan of action. Renfield shows that he has the ability to act in a sane and logical manner.
Jim overhears Silver telling some men about his adventures with Old Flint, the buccanneer. Jim learns that most of the crew on board are Flint’s old shipmates and plan to take the treasure for themselves.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and the Toyman dig a hole to China with their magical friends.