The Jungle
Chapter 1
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis and Ona celebrate their wedding, however so little money is received from the guest that Jurgis can't pay for the reception. Jurgis vows to work harder. Jurgis and Ona's past in Lithuania is revisited.
Jurgis and Ona celebrate their wedding, however so little money is received from the guest that Jurgis can't pay for the reception. Jurgis vows to work harder. Jurgis and Ona's past in Lithuania is revisited.
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
Having been orphaned at childbirth, young Oliver is left in the care of Mrs. Mann. Mr. Bumble arrives to take Oliver to slightly more hospitable surroundings. After losing a bet, Oliver makes an unusual request.
Monsieur de Saint-Meran fell ill and died. Madame de Saint-Meran visits the house of Villefort to inform them of her husband's death.
Esmeralda, having been missing for one month, is discovered by Gringoire in the Tournelle Criminelle. Esmeralda, having been accused of murder and witchcraft, is greatly troubled by the failing health of Captain Phoebus. Gringoire is shocked by the identity of the second defendant.
The narrator closely observes the Martians while taking refuge in an abandoned house.
Miss Matilda visits Amelia. Sir Pitt presents Becky with a proposition.
Prince Dolor grows up. The nurse tells the prince about his past and that he is, in fact, a king. He meets a bird named Mag. The prince desires to meet the king.
The three children watch the Toyman make a boat for them to play with. As they play they also hear the commentary of the various animals in the barnyard.
Magwitch tells the story of his life to Herbert and Pip. Herbert reveals a secret to Pip concerning Miss Havisham.
The author relates several particulars of the YAHOOS. The great virtues of the HOUYHNHNMS. The education and exercise of their youth. Their general assembly.
Du Bois tells the story of Alexander Crummell.
Abbe has his third attack.
Ahab comes at Moby Dick head on. Crew members are lost when things do not go as planned.
Hester’s one consolation is her daughter, Pearl, who is described in great detail in this chapter.
A wealthy man uses his great fortune to create a fantastic landscape.
Land, Conseil, and Aronnax continue to discuss the possibility of escaping the Nautilus, although some are more enthusiastic than others.
William looks forward to his first day at the girls' school. He again meets with M. Reuter.
The Stranger isolates himself from the rest of the village, but still becomes a topic of conversation. Mr. Cuss talks with the stranger and is alarmed by what he sees. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The "Mender of Roads" tells the story of the Marquis' assassin to Monsieur Defarge.
Once again, the Veiled Lady returns. Coverdale encounters several of his Blithedale companions.
The Count of Monte Cristo arrives at Albert's home for breakfast, as promised three months earlier.
A biography of Joseph Louis Lagrange.
Miss Twinkleton pays a visit to London.
Newland warns Ellen about the possible outcome of the divorce.