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The friends reach the Tin Man’s birthplace and discover a Tin Soldier. The Scarecrow uses the Tin Man’s oil to unrust him. He begins marching around, citing a poem.

Hump and Maud, having considered all their options, devise a plan that will allow them to escape the island. Captain Larsen lets his true intentions be known. Hump and Maud remain cautious with the unpredictable captain so close by.

American Short Fiction

The Yellow Wallpaper

by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Following the birth of her child, the narrator is cared for by her physician husband at a country estate.

Treasure Island

Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 11: What I Heard in the Apple Barrel

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Jim overhears Silver telling some men about his adventures with Old Flint, the buccanneer. Jim learns that most of the crew on board are Flint’s old shipmates and plan to take the treasure for themselves.

Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades

Chapter XXXVI: “One of the Rarest Animals in the World”

by Kirk Munroe

The party makes it to the coast, where they meet a mail-carrier.

Presidential Addresses and Messages

Annual Message to Congress, December 3, 1799

by John Adams

John Adams' third Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).

Oliver Twist

Chapter 33: Wherein the Happiness of Oliver and His Friends, Experiences a Sudden Check.

by Charles Dickens

When Rose's health suddenly declines, Oliver is sent to summon Dr. Losberne.

Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef

Part II, Chapter VI

by James Fenimore Cooper

Jack tells Spike of Harry and Rose's wedding, and his own involvement in the escape. The Swash is threatened.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Book Ninth, Chapter 2

by Victor Hugo

Having been taken to a safe place by Quasimodo, Esmeralda recalls the events which have transpired. Quasimodo warns Esmerelda never to leave the church, fearing she will be killed.

The Sea-Wolf

Chapter 36

by Jack London

Hump and Maud continue to salvage the vessel, while foiling a would be saboteur.

The Sea-Wolf

Chapter 2

by Jack London

Humphrey awakens to find himself aboard the Ghost, a seal-hunter headed for Japan. The cook, Thomas Mugridge, explains the current situation aboard ship.

Explorers

Sir Walter Raleigh

by Wilbur F. Gordy

Sir Walter Raleigh grew up in England during a time of Spanish domination of the seas and the New World. Being patriotic, and having gained the notice of the queen and her dazzling court, he set out to make a new more powerful and glorious England. He was responsible for colonies set up in the New World which eventually met with disasters. He was not able to discover what happened to them in spite of much wealth devoted to the search.

Little Women

Part 2, Chapter 36: Beth's Secret

by Louisa May Alcott

Beth divulges a secret to Jo concerning her health.

Agnes Grey

Chapter XXV: Conclusion

by Anne Brontë

Agnes arranges a meeting between her mother and Mr. Weston. She finds out the true meaning behind his visits.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 108: The Judge

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

Villefort prepares for Benedetto's trial, and then he confronts Madame de Villefort.

The Emerald City of Oz

Chapter 3: “How Ozma Granted Dorothy’s Request”

by L. Frank Baum

The author describes the land of Oz to us including the Ozites, the Hammer-Heads, Fighting Trees, and the Kalidahs. Dorothy asks Ozma if Aunt Em and Uncle Henry could live in the Emerald City. She says yes, but to surprise the old couple, for they might be skeptical.