My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 21: My Escape from Slavery
by Frederick Douglass
After living a his entire life as a slave, Mr. Douglass successfully emancipates himself.
After living a his entire life as a slave, Mr. Douglass successfully emancipates himself.
The Sedley state is auctioned off.
Holmes is contacted by Violet Smith. When she is followed by a strange man in a bicycle, Holmes decides to get to the bottom of it. When Violet is abducted, Holmes goes after the cyclist and discovers they’re both on the same side. Holmes tracks down the killers.
The author presents his opinion on poetry and the ultimate goal of art.
A further description of the relationship between Lucy and Robert.
George minimizes his involvement in the Good Citizen's League. Although he actively engages in unethical business practices, George hopes to the corruption in Zenith's business community will come to an end. A decision by Ted and Eunice divides the family while creating a sense of solidarity between father and son.
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.
A man rents a room, unaware of the identity of the previous tenant.
A fairy tale about a peasant boy that is set to many tasks and completes each through magic and the help of supernatural friends he meets along the way.
The narrator gives a detailed description of Paris and its ever-changing architecture.
Excerpt from Frederick Douglass' speech outlining the hypocritical nature of slavery in the United States of America.
Zenobia tells a legend involving the mystery of the Veiled Lady.
Sumner and Worth struggle to escape the fire, but are confused by the dense smoke. They finally find assistance in the form of Ul-we.
Thoreau discusses classic literature and its benefits.
George continues his attempts at join a local club. Reverend Drew asks for George's assistance.
Mary’s friendship with Ben grows stronger, but they soon fight and he storms off. Mary meets Dickon. She takes him to the garden.
Amelia Sedley and Rebecca Sharp depart from Miss Pinkerton's finishing school.
The narrator makes a request to the reader.
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
The expense of owning the house begins to absorb all of the family's money, while Jurgis is approached by union personnel. Both Antanas and Marija find jobs, however the circumstances surrounding each job are questionable.
Catherine receives a note from Isabella, bidding her to visit as soon as possible. Catherine goes to Isabella’s and discovers that her friend is engaged to James. Catherine receives interesting news from John.
Miss Matilda visits Amelia. Sir Pitt presents Becky with a proposition.
A sudden and fierce storm causes the boys to reexamine their decisions.
The duke and the dauphin inquire about Jim. Huck and Jim get to the a performance by the duke and the dauphin.
Newland and May's discussion of their engagement leaves Newland questioning his future wife's ability to think for herself.