The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 24
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward continues to search for Alice. Magua's arrival in camp does no bode well for Uncas.
Heyward continues to search for Alice. Magua's arrival in camp does no bode well for Uncas.
A woman employs Sherlock Holmes to keep watch over her as she takes a mysterious position as a governess. The woman has to comply to bizarre requirements and senses something amiss in the environment of the house.
Mina helps the group determine Dracula’s intended destination. They split up in hopes of cataching him before it it too late.
Agnes Grey describes her new position and the family for whom she works.
A biography of James Joseph Sylvester.
The fate of all is revealed. Spike has the chance to consider the faults and wrongs he has committed.
Joe continues to write, but decides not to write sensational stories anymore. As summer arrives, Jo returns home to her sisters and mother.
The crew of the Pequod encounters a herd of sperm whales, but finds itself hunted before it can launch the harpoon boats.
There is another attempt to save Lucy through a transfusion. News arrives from Mina and Jonathan. A change begins to take place in Lucy.
A Lecture delivered at the Evening Meeting of the Royal Geographical Society, 24th March, 1879.
Holmes becomes involved with a case that involves a robbery of an invaluable assortment of things and then the murder of a coachman of a nearby estate.
Mariam describes the events leading up to the impending nuptials. She tries to convince herself of the goodness of Sir Percival, but finds fault with him nonetheless.
Walter explains the events that led to the sisters' reunion, as well as the circumstances that brought all three together once more.
A biography of Henry John Stephen Smith.
Three people disappear from their various compartments on a train. Also, in one of these compartments a man is found dead because of a bullet to the chest.
Two family patriarchs pass away without full reconciliation. Amelia's newfound wealth brings a new set of "friends".
Mariam describes the various personalities staying at Blackwater, including a description of the changes she sees in Laura. Mr. Merriman arrives.
In a fit of rage Hindley throws Hareton over the balcony, fortunately Heathcliff is there to catch him. Catherine agrees to marry Edgar and tells Nelly, Heathcliff overhears their conversation and leaves Wuthering Heights for three years. Upset when Heathcliff leaves Catherine waits out in the rain for him, catches a fever, and almost dies; during her recovery Mr. and Mrs. Linton catch her fever and they both die. Catherine and Edgar marry three years after their death, and Nelly moves to Thrushcross Grange with them.
Miss Minchin scolds the cook, which results in Sara being on the wrong end of the cooks temper.
The author gives his opinion on the state of American affairs.
In the pursuit of greater sailing adventures, Pym and Augustus decide to become stowaways.
An old friend and mentor passes away. The author ponders the distance he has traveled in the previous twenty years of his life.
The author discusses the meaning and the existence of ‘place’.
The reader is introduced to Reverend Bute. The subject of death is taken lightly.
Henry describes the treatment he received while attending West Point.