Dracula
Chapter 17
by Bram Stoker
The Harkers join forces with the others. They share all that they know, and discover more information about Dracula’s connections with the area and plans for the future.
The Harkers join forces with the others. They share all that they know, and discover more information about Dracula’s connections with the area and plans for the future.
As the Nautilus continues its travels into more populated areas, the underwater destruction continues to increase. The ship arrives at the island Vanikoro, where Aronnax and Captain Nemo discuss the the tale of La Pérouse's shipwreck.
Pulcheria and Dunya are greatly affected by Raskolnikov's condition. Razumikhin's affections for Dunya are fully divulged to the reader.
Abbe tells Dantes of a secret treasure.
Jo, now in New York, writes her family to tell them of her experiences.
Darnay is arrested after arriving in Paris and is held "in secret".
Agnes Grey narrates her family background and the circumstances that led to her employment as a governess.
Magua visits the Delaware in search of Cora. Magua attempts to turn the Delaware against Hawkeye.
The narrators vanity puts him in an embarrassing situation.
After surfacing, the men rush to catch their breath. Aronnax continues to document his observations.
Du Bois reflects on his experiences teaching in a school in the hills of Tennessee.
The story opens with the murder of Ronald Adair. Holmes tells Watson his account of tangling with Professor Moriarty and explains his expectation that someone will attempt to murder him. He sets up a dummy across the street, which is shot with an airgun. The killer is arrested.
An Iroquois attack wounds Gamut and Heyward. Cora devises a plan.
Monsieur de Morcerf is on trial.
A change of disguises allows Uncas to escape a dire fate. Hawkeye trusts that the Huron’:s superstitions will save Gamut.
The second spirit takes Ebenezor to the Cratchit home.
Still affected by her conversation with Vida, Carol begins to observe the judging glances of the townspeople. Carol and Will pay a visit to his mother.
Malcolm reveals an important secret to the Baroness. Various relationships face the strictures of society, dependent upon class and status to survive.
Marian tells of Count Fosco's visit and threats. Walter reveals the circumstances surrounding Anne's birth.
Fort Jefferson and the nearby areas are described including information regarding the natural surroundings, the structure and workings of the fort, and events of historical interest.
The author's speech at the Atlanta Exposition allows for even more opportunity for increased exposure and development of the Tuskegee Institute, but the it is not without it's detractors.
Amy and Jo exhibit their personality differences while visiting several families.
Osbert becomes acquainted with the Baroness. The deadline for the response to Malcolm approaches.
Buck's pampered existence comes to a sudden and unexpected end.
Carol spends a day at the lake accompanied by the Dyers, Erik, Cy Bogart, and Fern Mullins. Carol, jealous of Maud's affection for Erik, is happy to accept an invitation to go out on the lake. Mrs. Bogart's concerns are ignored by Carol, who later meets Erik at Harry Haydock's party. Erik's admission leaves Carol feeling confused and uncomfortable.