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Sylvie and Bruno

Chapter 8: “A Ride on a Lion”

by Lewis Carroll

Lady Muriel and the Earl discuss the weight of tea.

The Red Badge of Courage

Chapter 14

by Stephen Crane

Henry is awakened by the sounds of war. Disoriented, Henry believes the bodies of his fellow soldiers to be corpses. Henry is impressed Wilson's selflessness and self-sacrifice.

The Last of the Mohicans

Chapter 1

by James Fenimore Cooper

The French and Indian war rages on as the author describes the many dangers of the land surrounding the Fort William Henry.

Oliver Twist

Chapter 28: Looks After Oliver, And Proceeds with His Adventures.

by Charles Dickens

Oliver, delirious and alone, seeks assistance after the failed robbery. Brittles is sent to fetch a doctor as well as the authorities.

David Copperfield

Chapter 41: Dora's Aunts

by Charles Dickens

David receives a welcomed letter from Dora's aunt, prompting David to pay visit.

Each of three sons goes out to see the world. The first two are cruel to two beggars and birds and end up killed by an ogress. The third brother is kind to the beggars and the birds, and they help him win out over the ogress and earn many rewards.

Sylvie and Bruno Concluded

Chapter 4: “The Dog-King”

by Lewis Carroll

The narrator, Sylvie, and Bruno come upon Nero.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Chapter 10

by Mark Twain

Tom and Huck run to town. Fearing for their lives they take an oath to never reveal what they have seen and promise behave from then on.

The Four Million

"Man About Town"

by O. Henry

The author's search for a "man about town" yields surprising results.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 1, Chapter 11: The Nautilus

by Jules Verne

Captain Nemo gives Aronnax a personal tour of the ship.

The Woman in White

EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore, Part III”

by Wilkie Collins

Mr. Gilmore details the circumstances surrounding the creation of the marriage contract and the financial state of Miss Fairlie's affairs. He meets Walter, who seems much altered from the man he was.

A Tale of Two Cities

Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 7: A Knock at the Door

by Charles Dickens

Darnay is re-arrested, having been accused by Defarge, Madame Defarge, and an unknown third party.

Florida: Essays and Poems

Alligator Hunting with Seminoles

by Kirk Munroe

An experience of hunting with Seminole Indians in Florida

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Book First, Chapter 2

by Victor Hugo

The people are not impressed by Gringoire's new work. The Cardinal finally makes his appearance.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 9: In Which the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean Prove Propitious to the Designs of Phileas Fogg

by Jules Verne

As the Mongolia passes through the Red Sea, Phileas and Passepartout each pass the time in their own way. Having had his passport stamped, Phileas Fogg offers some incentive to the engineer to expedite the voyage to Bombay.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 56: Andrea Cavalcanti

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

Major Cavalcanti is introduced to his lost son, Andrea Cavalcanti, with the help of the Count of Monte Cristo.

The Crimson Fairy Book

“Shepherd Paul”

by Andrew Lang

Shepherd Paul was abandoned as a child and grows up to be the strongest man in the forest. He wrestles many strong men, but none can match his strength. He also fights three dragons, gains three castles, and three princess. He marries the youngest.

Treasure Island

Part Three: My Shore Adventure, Chapter 14: The First Blow

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Silver tries to persuade another sailor named Tom to join him and his mutiny. Tom denies and Silver kills him. Jim is frightened and runs deeper into the island.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 33”

by Mark Twain

Tom agrees to help Huck free Jim. Huck and Tom stay at the Phelps place, hoping to learn where Jim is being held. The dauphin and the duke get their just reward.