Philosophy and Fun of Algebra
Chapter 6: "The First Hebrew Algebra"
by Mary Everest Boole
A brief history of Hebrew algebra.
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A Victorious Union
Chapter V: “In the Vicinity of the Confederate Fort”
by Oliver Optic
The men begin to act on the information learned from the drunken sailors.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 8: Private and Confidential
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Rebecca describes the Crawley family to Amelia. Rebecca meets her charges.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 26: “The First Newspaper”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee reads the first newspaper and is pleased, except for the tone of flippany of the writing. The monks are impressed with the paper and the Yankee is pleased.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 85: The Journey
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert accompanies the Count of Monte Cristo to Normandy.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 17: Showing What Happened on the Voyage from Singapore to Hong Kong
by Jules Verne
Passepartout questions Detective Fix's motivation after discovering him on the Rangoon. An oblivious Phileas continues to spend time with Aouda. The Rangoon enters high seas.
The Vampyre
Extract of a Letter from Geneva
by John Polidori
Introduction to the text, which includes details of the author and the story’s conception.
Babbitt
Chapter 20
by Sinclair Lewis
Concerned for his friend's well-being, George waits for Riesling at his hotel room only to find out that things are not as they seem.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Unparalleled Adventures of One Hans Pfaal
by Edgar Allan Poe
Hans Pfaal goes to great lengths to escape his creditors.
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 1
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
There is a christening and the nurse drops the newborn prince. the Queen dies.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 15: A Tempest in the School Teapot
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne quickly adjusts to school but finds it unbearable once Gilbert Blythe shows up.
Tales of the Jazz Age
Jemina, the Mountain Girl
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Jemina, the Mountain Girl, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story describing the relationship between Jemina Tantrum, an uneducated girl from the mountains, and an unknown man from the settlements.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 15: In Which the Bag of Banknotes Disgorges Some Thousands of Pounds More
by Jules Verne
Phileas and Passepartout are detained upon arrival in Calcutta, but quickly depart to Hong Kong after posting bond, much to detective Fix's disappointment.
A Defence of Free-Thinking in Mathematics
A Defence of Free-Thinking in Mathematics
by George Berkeley
An essay/argument for Sir Isaac Newton and the author’s mathematical beliefs and philosophies. The full title is "A Defence of Free-Thinking in Mathematics: In answer To a Pamphlet of Philalethes Cantabrigiensis, intitled, Geometry no Friend to Infidelity, or a Defence of Sir ISAAC NEWTON, and the BRITISH Mathematicians. Also an Appendix concerning Mr. WALTON’s Vindication of the Principles of Fluxions contained in the ANALYST."
Great Expectations
Chapter 45
by Charles Dickens
While in hiding, Pip is told of Compeyson's return.
A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
Sir Isaac Newton
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A biography of Sir Isaac Newton.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Cast of Characters
by William Shakespeare
The Cast of Characters is presented.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXVI: “The St. Regis in Commission”
by Oliver Optic
Christy travels with his father to his new ship. He meets up with his shipmates and Bertha.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 2, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Jessica bids farewell to Lancelot as she plans her own escape from her father.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XII: “A Lively Chase to the South-West”
by Oliver Optic
Christy reports to Captain Breaker. The Bellevite undertakes pursuit of the Tallahatchie.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 59: The Will
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur Noirtier changes his will to aid Valentine.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 23
by Jack London
The Ghost continues hunting seals as the weather and seas grow increasingly rough. Hump's admiration and affection for Maud continues to grow, even as he becomes increasingly aware of Captain Larsen's growing lust towards the young woman.
Main Street
Chapter 29
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.
Crime and Punishment
Part 5, Chapter 5
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Lebeziatnikov and Raskolnikov discuss Katerina's health as Sonia goes to check on her. Sonia finds a barely coherent Katerina overcome by her physical illness. Svidrigailov offers to take care of all funeral arrangements.
Crime and Punishment
Part 6, Chapter 8
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov visits Sonya's home to pick up his cross, before heading to the police station to confess his crimes.
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