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The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida

Chapter 12: A Warning

by Laura Lee Hope

The actors meet some of the local residents. Alice and Ruth are discouraged from exploring.

Crime and Punishment

Part 6, Chapter 2

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Porfiry, although having extracted a murder confession from the painter, tells Raskolnikov who he believes really committed the crimes.

An old couple was never able to have children and the old man sets out to find one. Through magic he acquires a daughter, but she is stolen by an eagle. The eagle takes care of her because he sees her as a good omen and she grows up in his nest. Later in her life, she is discovered by a prince. The girl is tricked by an old woman and brought down from the trees in order to marry the prince and lives happily ever after.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 13: In Which Passepartout Receives a New Proof That Fortune Favors the Brave

by Jules Verne

Phileas' heroic profession is quickly backed by both Sir Francis and Passepartout. As the Parsee guide divulges greater details about the condemned woman's life, Phileas becomes more determined to rescue Aouda. Passepartout devises an intricate plan to save Aouda.

The Age of Innocence

Part 1, Chapter 15

by Edith Wharton

Newland departs for Florida in spite of a request by Ellen.

Tik-Tok of Oz

Chapter 10: “A Terrible Tumble Through a Tube”

by L. Frank Baum

After continuing a long way, the adventurers found themselves sliding down a huge tube toward the other side of the world. Once there they meet a gardner named Tubekins and he commands they follow him to the castle.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 61: How a Gardener May Get Rid of the Dormice

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

The Count of Monte Cristo visits a gardener who works at the telegraph.

Main Street

Chapter 4

by Sinclair Lewis

After taking a look around, Carol is unnerved by the stature and state of the buildings in Gopher Prairie. Bea Sorensen's tour of Gopher Prairie leaves her awestruck.

Anne of Green Gables

Chapter 9: Mrs. Rachel Lynde Is Properly Horrified

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Mrs. Rachel Lynde is introduced to Anne. Marilla empathizes with Anne.

David Copperfield

Chapter 5: I Am Sent Away

by Charles Dickens

David is sent to Salem House by Mr. Mudstone.

Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson

"Letter to a Young Gentleman who Proposes to Embrace the Career of Art"

by Robert Louis Stevenson

The author discusses the benefits and drawbacks of choosing art as a vocation.

Deductive Logic

Part 3: Chapter 19

by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.

Vanity Fair

Chapter 40: In Which Becky Is Recognized by the Family

by William Makepeace Thackeray

Pitt sends an invitation to family. Rebecca continues to make grand plans.

Behind the Scenes

Chapter 12: Mrs. Lincoln leaves the White House Behind the Scenes

by Elizabeth Keckley

Following the death of President Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln prepares to leave the White House. Elizabeth's business continues to prosper.

The Sea-Wolf

Chapter 29

by Jack London

Now on "Endeavor Island", Hump and Maud are determined to make the best of the situation.

Moby Dick

Chapter 97: The Lamp

by Herman Melville

Ishmael explains the ever present light that can be found on a whaling ship.

Tales of Terror and Mystery

“The Beetle-Hunter”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

A medical man answers a strange ad in the paper concerning beetles and is met with a most peculiar task.

My Bondage and My Freedom

What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?. Extract from an Oration, at Rochester, July 5, 1852

by Frederick Douglass

"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Extract from an Oration, at Rochester, July 5, 1852.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Introduction

by L. Frank Baum

The story chronicles the adventures of a girl named Dorothy in the land of Oz. The introduction gives a brief description of the fairy tale genre.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 42”

by Mark Twain

Tom is brought to the Phelps house, still healing from his wounds. Jim is re-captured after sacrificing his freedom in order to save Tom. Tom reveals the late Miss Watsons' final wishes in regards to Jim's freedom.

Moby Dick

Chapter 25: Postscript

by Herman Melville

Ishmael ponders the purity of sperm whale oil.

Main Street

Chapter 16

by Sinclair Lewis

Christmas arrives and Carol and Will attend a party at a friends house. Carol's frustration with the stagnant atmosphere of Gopher Prairie continues to increase.

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by Laura Lee Hope

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

by Andrew Lang

by Jules Verne

by Edith Wharton

by L. Frank Baum

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

by Sinclair Lewis

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

by Charles Dickens

by Robert Louis Stevenson

by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.

by William Makepeace Thackeray

by Elizabeth Keckley

by Jack London

by Herman Melville

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

by Frederick Douglass

by L. Frank Baum

by Mark Twain

by Herman Melville

by Sinclair Lewis

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

by Alexandre Dumas, pére