The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 3
by Stephen Crane
The regiment continues moving towards imminent battle. Henry comes across the body of a dead soldier. Wilson, expecting to die in battle, gives Henry a package to take to his family.
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Babbitt
Chapter 3
by Sinclair Lewis
George Babbitt departs for work after a brief discussion with his neighbor, Mr. Littlefield.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 9: The Game Made
by Charles Dickens
Cruncher attempts to make amends for the work he has done outside of the bank. Carton wanders through the streets of Paris as he prepares for his visit with Darnay. Darnay's accusers are named in court.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mr. Gilmore describes the interactions between Sir Percival and the two ladies of the house. As he prepares to depart for London he takes an opportunity to speak to Laura regarding her marriage plans.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter IX: “The Nocturnal Visitor”
by Kirk Munroe
Worth is sure that someone has tried to pull his gun away during the night. Sumner goes to investigate.
A Victorious Union
Chapter III: “A Bivouac Near Fort Morgan”
by Oliver Optic
The men are paired together. They assume their chosen identities to blend in with confederate southerners.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 4
by W.H.G. Kingston
he men set out in search of Rochford. They meet and Indian chief.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 33: “Sixth Century Political Economy”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee compares Dowley’s wages in his kingdom to those in Arthur’s kingdom. The guests are confused at the concept of real wages and the Yankee talks of trade unions. The Yankee talks about the cruelty of stoning and warns them that they may be stoned for breaking the law.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXII: “Good-Bye to the Transit”
by Kirk Munroe
The ships are repaired and preparations are made for the travels through the Everglades.
Flatland
Part 1, Section 10: Of the Suppression of the Chromatic Sedition
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author discusses anarchy and a battle between the shapes.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore, Part I”
by Wilkie Collins
Mr. Gilmore continues the story, explaining the initial degree of his involvement in the events related. Sir Percival makes his appearance, addressing the letter passed on to Laura.
David Copperfield
Chapter 59: Return
by Charles Dickens
David returns to London where he visits with old friends and acquaintances.
The Vampyre
“The Vampyre”
by John Polidori
A tale of a young man, seduced by the mystery of Lord Ruthven. He soon finds that there are aspects to the Lord which he did not first recognize for what they were. Aubrey finds love, but his happiness is not lasting. He makes an oath to Ruthven, the consequences of which are devastating.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 18
by Edith Wharton
Newland and Ellen discuss possible futures.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 21
by H.G. Wells
Griffin tells Dr. Kemp about his first experiences after becoming invisible. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Call of the Wild
Chapter 5: The Toil of Trace and Trail
by Jack London
The exhausted sled team arrives at Skaguay, where they meet their new owners.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Farmer and the Badger
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
A badger kills a farmer’s wife, and the farmer asks a rabbit to get revenge for him.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 2: Boyhood Days
by Booker T. Washington
Newfound freedom gives the Washington family the opportunity to move. The author further realizes the importance of an education.
Presidential Addresses and Messages
Annual Message to Congress, December 8, 1801
by Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's first Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 44: My Lord and Lady
by Louisa May Alcott
Laurie and Amy discuss their plans for the future.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 23
by Edgar Allan Poe
Pym and Peters continue to search for a means of escape from the island.
The Castle of Otranto
Chapter V
by Horace Walpole
Manfred is expelled and all is concluded.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 17
by Stephen Crane
Henry and the other men await the enemies charge. Henry impresses his fellow soldiers while engaging the enemy in battle. Henry rest briefly, knowing that the current victory will be short lived.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 20: “The Minister in a Maze”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
As the minister returns to town, he can hardly believe the change in his fortunes. But all is not as it seems as his behavior becomes erratic, leading to a strange meeting with Chillingworth.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter VIII: The Queen’s Croquet-Ground
by Lewis Carroll
Alice, now in the garden, meets the Queen and King. Alice is spectator to a rather unusual croquet match.