Up from Slavery
Chapter 17: Last Words
by Booker T. Washington
An old friend and mentor passes away. The author ponders the distance he has traveled in the previous twenty years of his life.
An old friend and mentor passes away. The author ponders the distance he has traveled in the previous twenty years of his life.
Ethan is plagued with indecision and doubt.
Smollett and the others wade ashore and discover a pirate they have killed. They reload their guns at the stockade. Tom is shot and they convince him that he will die nobly. They fight off gunfire from the pirates and meet up with Jim again.
Newland sends a request to Ellen requesting her presence in New York. The Beaufort's financial and social situation continues to worsen.
Mr. Peggotty and David asks Martha for some assistance in finding Little Em'ly. Miss Betsey's past continues to haunt her.
Elinor finds the company of Mrs. Jennings somewhat awkward, given a lack of things in common and the brevity of their acquaintance.
Marianne is thrilled by the prospect of an anticipated visitor’s arrival, but Elinor is doubtful and critical of the return.
A rundown of the terms and sayings that are commonly used by the cadets at West Point.
Miss Minchin scolds the cook, which results in Sara being on the wrong end of the cooks temper.
Miss Crawley receives various tokens of appreciation. Lady Jane makes a positive impression.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits his new home in Paris.
The narrator makes a request to the reader.
The reporter, Miss Arabella Coe, changes a Christmas for the family of the house Number Ten "D" Street.
Jasper tells Grewgious about the previous evening's dinner party. Reverend Crisparkle makes some alarming discoveries at Cloisterham Weir. Evidence in the case against Neville continues to mount.
Elinor and Marianne think that Edward’s resolve to marry Lucy is honorable, all the more since he probably knows he will not be happy marrying her.
Walter meets Mrs. Vesey and Miss Fairlie. The group travels through the countryside and Walter considers the artwork already completed by the ladies. Marian discovers something in the letters from her mother.
The sole survivor recounts his rescue.
The meeting is intercepted. The Count and Countess step in once again. Marian and Laura find themselves trapped, with hopes of a plan but also with worry for their safety.
Miss Havisham begs for Pips forgiveness. A hardship befalls Miss Havisham.
Pip has dinner at the house of Matthew Pocket and observes the strange social lives of the Pocket family.
Arthur and the others get ready for the big party. Lady Muriel discusses right and wrong.
Hontz Synder gives a sermon to the people of the plantation.
Major Cavalcanti visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
The author discusses his failure with his grandson.