The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 3”
by Oscar Wilde
Lord Henry investigates Dorian’s background and shows of his clever talk at lunch.
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Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXIII: “An Adventurous Deer-Hunt”
by Kirk Munroe
The lack of provisions sends the boys on a hunt for deer or wild turkey. They are suprised by a fire.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
“Chapter 4: The Carew Murder Case”
by Robert Louis Stevenson
One year later. Mr. Hyde is a suspect in a murder case, but his whereabouts are unknown.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Tamerlane
by Edgar Allan Poe
"Kind solace in a dying hour!"
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 11: What I Heard in the Apple Barrel
by Robert Louis Stevenson
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.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXVI: “One of the Rarest Animals in the World”
by Kirk Munroe
The party makes it to the coast, where they meet a mail-carrier.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 9: Family Portraits
by William Makepeace Thackeray
The Crawley finances are in a state of disarray, however Sir Pitt's frivolous behavior continues.
Great Expectations
Chapter 52
by Charles Dickens
Pip heads back to the marsh once again.
Dracula
Chapter 13
by Bram Stoker
There is a funeral for the deceased. Mina and Harker have a disturbing run-in with a mysterious man in London. Children of the town are attacked by the “Bloofer Lady.”
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 7
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men hunt and forage for food during their travels through Lake Kissimmee. They flee from Indians.
Jane Eyre
Chapter VIII
by Charlotte Brontë
Finally, at five o’clock, the students disperse, and Jane collapses to the floor. Deeply ashamed, she is certain that her reputation at Lowood has been ruined, but Helen assures her that most of the girls felt more pity for Jane than revulsion at her alleged deceitfulness. Jane tells Miss Temple that she is not a liar, and relates the story of her tormented childhood at Gateshead. Miss Temple seems to believe Jane and writes to Mr. Lloyd requesting confirmation of Jane’s account of events. Miss Temple offers Jane and Helen tea and seed cake, endearing herself even further to Jane. When Mr. Lloyd’s letter arrives and corroborates Jane’s story, Miss Temple publicly declares Jane to be innocent. Relieved and contented, Jane devotes herself to her studies. She excels at drawing and makes progress in French.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 29
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward attempts to protect Hawkeye, leading to a contest of marksmanship. Cora makes a plea to Tamenund.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 14: Comprising Further Particulars of Oliver's Stay at Mr. Brownlow's, With the Remarkable Prediction Which One Mr. Grimwig Uttered Concerning Him, When He Went Out On An Errand.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver, fearing he will be asked to leave the Brownlow home, requests a favor from Mr. Brownlow. Oliver is sent to run an errand.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 21
by Edgar Allan Poe
As the only survivors of the massacre, Pym and Peters take refuge on the island.
The Wind in the Willows
Mr. Badger
by Kenneth Grahame
Mr. Badger welcomes his unexpected guests. Otter brings news from the River Bank. Badger helps the visitors make their way home.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 18: “‘Tha’ Munnot Waste No Time’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary tells Dickon about the previous events with Colin. He is determined to bring Colin to the garden. Mary and Colin’s friendship grows and she tells him all about the garden.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 21”
by Mark Twain
The duke and the dauphin continued to perfect their craft. Huck witnesses a shooting.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 36: Beth's Secret
by Louisa May Alcott
Beth divulges a secret to Jo concerning her health.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 3
by Edgar Allan Poe
While in hiding upon ship, Pym receives a strange and ominous message.
Selected American and British Poems
Snow Bound - A Winter Idyl
by John Greenleaf Whittier
As a way to pass the time during a raging snowstorm, family members exchange stories by the fireside.
The Jungle
Chapter 17
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is sentenced to thirty days in jail. Stanislova visits Jurgis in jail.
Tales of the Jazz Age
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz Chapter 9
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 2: Communications, Etc.
by Henry O. Flipper
A description of the circumstances that led Henry O. Flipper to seek his appointment at West Point as well as some excepts from the correspondence that followed.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 48: In Which the Reader Is Introduced to the Very Best of Company
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky's ambition is finally realized. Becky receives assistance from Lord Steyne.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXI: “A Closely Guarded Camp”
by Kirk Munroe
The construction of the Indian canoes is explained. The Lieutenant is unhappy to learn the limitations of their agreement with the Indians.