The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 5: Land
by Hugh Lofting
The reunited crew of the Curlew slowly continue their voyage towards land.
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Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 25: In Which a Slight Glimpse is Had of San Francisco Around the World in 80 Days
by Jules Verne
Phileas, Aouda, and Passepartout arrive in America, taking rooms and traveling out into the streets of San Francisco. After encountering Detective Fix, Phileas and Aouda find themselves in the midst of some political upheaval.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 20
by Stephen Crane
The charge falls apart as much of the regiment retreat. Henry assists the lieutenant in regrouping the soldiers for the offensive as the enemy starts their counter attack. Henry manages to organize the regiment around the flag. The regiment repels the enemy assault. The men's confidence is restored.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 30: “The Girl I Left Behind Me”
by William Makepeace Thackeray
The men of Vanity Fair say their farewells as the depart for battle.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 3, Chapter 1: The Third Man
by Hugh Lofting
As the Curlew prepares to depart, an old friend arrives just in time to join the crew.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Adventures of Kintaro, the Golden Boy
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
The heroic adventures of Kintaro.
Beowulf
Chapter 39
by Francis Barton Gummere
Main Street
Chapter 35
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol continues to silently endure life in Gopher Prairie. Vida excitedly welcomes Raymond Wutherspoon back home from war. The townspeople's quickly increasing wealth prompts the arrival of Mr. Blausser, a businessman deadset on improving and expanding Gopher Prairie. Carol is finally prepared to leave Gopher Prairie.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Robber Bridegroom
by Grimm Brothers
A young woman learns some unsettling things about her soon to be husband.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 11: “How the General Met the First and Foremost”
by L. Frank Baum
Guph goes to visit the Phanfasms. The First and Foremost Phanfasm and the others agrees to help, but secretly plans to use the tunnel, conquer Oz themselves, kill the Nomes, Growleywogs, and Whimsies, and control the world.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XI: "Réné’s Return"
by Kirk Munroe
Rene recovers. He makes his request to the Alachuas. On the way to Fort Caroline there is news of the attack.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin”
by Beatrix Potter
Squirrel Nutkin goes along with a group of squirrels to Owl Island to gather nuts. However, while all the other squirrels are busy collecting nuts, Nutkin is often playing or making mischief. While the other squirrels present the island’s resident owl, Old Brown, with gifts to earn his permission to gather nuts, Nutkin dances and taunts the owl with sing-song rhymes. Eventually, after Nutkin annoys Old Brown many times, the owl captures Nutkin and tries to skin him alive. Nutkin escapes but not without getting his tail bitten off.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 10: The Second Inauguration
by Elizabeth Keckley
Mrs. Lincoln pays a visit to Elizabeth regarding a dress for the President's inauguration.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 10
by James Fenimore Cooper
The prisoners are questioned and moved to a tactical position near the shore. Cora attempts to assist Hawkeye and his companions, but is caught and reprimanded.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 7: Washington in 1862-1863
by Elizabeth Keckley
As the Civil War continues to escalate, the members of the Lincoln family begin to feel the strain of the conflict. Willie's death continues to affect Mrs. Lincoln.
The Four Million
"By Courier"
by O. Henry
A couple employs the services of a unreliable messenger.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 34: Friend
by Louisa May Alcott
Joe continues to write, but decides not to write sensational stories anymore. As summer arrives, Jo returns home to her sisters and mother.
Beyond the City
Chapter I: “The New-Comers”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Two women, Bertha and Monica, are watching their new neighbors move in. The woman does not act lady-like and her nephew is quite broad. The cabman unloads a good amount of various types of sports equipment.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 10: The Motor Races
by Laura Lee Hope
Jake's story is told to Alice. Alice and Ruth take part in a motor race.
Beowulf
Chapter 33
by Francis Barton Gummere
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"Ione"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Ah, yes, ‘t is sweet still to remember,"
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 12: “Ozma and Dorothy”
by L. Frank Baum
The author introduces Dorothy and Ozma of Oz. Oz had once been a land like any other until Queen Lurine transformed it into a fairyland. Dorothy uses her magic picture and learns of the terrible fate of her friends the Tin Man and the Scarecrow. Ozma and Dorothy embark on a journey to find their friends.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 24: “How the Tin Woodman Told the Sad News”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends visit the Tin Man who looks troubled. He gives them a tour of the castle and lunch, then tells them of the Nome King’s terrible plot. He tells them of the hopelessness of the near future.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 15: “The Dragon Defies Danger”
by L. Frank Baum
The Nome soldiers, led by General Guph, attempted to capture the adventurers. The dragon, howerver, carried the adventurers higher than the nomes could reach. Queen Ann ordered Tik-Tok to attack the soldiers, but they ran back to the caverns.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 4: “How the Nome King Planned Revenge”
by L. Frank Baum
The King discusses building a tunnel under the deadly desert surrounding Oz. The Nome King gathers his army together and tries to choose a new general (after throwing General Blug away). Guph steps forwards and becomes the new General. The Nome King and Gen. Guph discuss plans on overtaking the Emerald City.