Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 17: From Cape Horn to the Amazon
by Jules Verne
After surfacing, the men rush to catch their breath. Aronnax continues to document his observations.
After surfacing, the men rush to catch their breath. Aronnax continues to document his observations.
The wind begun to rock the grass
Mrs. Bute Crawley attempts to protect Miss Crawley.
George and Myra's visit to Riesling upsets Zilla. George and Riesling prepare to take a trip.
While working in the salt mines, Booker hears of an opportunity to pursue an education.
Zeus fills the Achaeans with fear before sending an important message to Hector. Odysseus Diomedes inspire the Achaeans fight courageously.
Marlow and a company manager meet with Kurtz, who has become gravely ill. Marlow finds himself ostracized after defending Kurtz.
A good deal of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy's personalities are divulged to the reader.
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.
Her spirit broken, Esmeralda is taken to her cell, in the Tournelle. After some time has pased Claude Frollo visits the condemned prisoner, eventually professing his love for her.
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.
A king sees a monkey lose many peas in order to gain one more, and realizes he should not start a war with a remote, small country.
"Heel and toe, heel and toe,"
Silas Marner, a respected resident of lantern Yard, is wrongfully accused of theft.
The Hurons discover Uncas has escaped. Magua and the dead woman are discovered in the cave. Magua persuades the Hurons to follow his lead once more.
The narrator presents a more thorough history of the Notre Dame cathedral.
The reader is taken to the Indian Empire with the Madras division. Mrs. O'Dowd makes a decision regarding Dobbin and Glorvina. Dobbin makes a request on account of Amelia.
The narrators vanity puts him in an embarrassing situation.
By renaming himself upon his arrival in Boston, Chillingworth has hidden his past from everyone except Hester, whom he has sworn to secrecy. He incorporates himself into society in the role of a doctor, and since the townsfolk have very little access to good medical care, he is welcomed and valued. An opportuniy arises when Dimmesdale comes into his care.
Dorian reveals his interest in Sibyl Vane to Lord Henry.
King Louis XI, in Paris visiting, reviews the crown's expenditures, taking great pride in a specially designed cage in the Bastille. The Truand uprising continues as Gringoire is interrogated by the King.
The boat avoids trouble. Captain Spike remembers Jack Tier. Mrs. Budd shows her interesting view of things. Jack Tier boards the Molly Swash. The captain disguises the boat.
Monsieur de Villefort visits the Count of Monte Cristo to thank him personally for saving his wife and son.
Joseph, Amelia, Georgy, and Dobbin depart for the continent. Amelia starts to appreciate Dobbin's presence.
A poem about a fairy tale journey to find the mythical Jumblies.