Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 20: In Latitude 47° 24' and Longitude 17° 28'
by Jules Verne
As the ship heads towards the English Channel, Captain Nemo shares the story of the Vengeur with Aronnax.
As the ship heads towards the English Channel, Captain Nemo shares the story of the Vengeur with Aronnax.
A princess is born to a queen and king and upon her christening she is cursed by a bad fairy. Her curse is intercepted twice by two good fairies so the fate of the princess is not quite so harsh. The princess is doomed to sleep through the day to wake at night and wane and wax with the moon until kissed by a prince who knows nothing of her story.
A biography of George Peacock.
William tries to find a way to earn a living sufficient for beginning a new life, but finds there are unexpected obstacles.
Porfiry, although having extracted a murder confession from the painter, tells Raskolnikov who he believes really committed the crimes.
Miss Twinkleton pays a visit to London.
Sherlock Holmes investigates the disappearance of a race horse and the murder of its trainer.
Griffin tells of his experiences at the market. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The author gives his opinion on the state of American affairs.
Two wives wish to figure out which of their husbands are the most foolish, and devise plans to test them.
Claude Frollo ponders the darker side of human nature. As Esmeralda's love triangle continues to intensify, Quasimodo finds himself torn between his devotion to Esmeralda and his debt to Claude Frollo.
George Green encounters a mysterious woman in a graveyard in France.
Meg discovers that married life is not as easy as she thought.
The author describes the causes for the vaccine and symptoms of smallpox.
Oliver finds himself back at Fagin's house, where Nancy prevents Oliver from further punishment.
Thoreau continues to describe winter in Walden Pond.
The novel opens with Basil and Lord Henry discussing a painting, as well as the subject of the painting, and theories of art. Basil wants to keep things secret from Lord Henry, but finds that he is unable to do so.
The group rests at the site of an old battle. Hawkeye reveals a fact about Uncas and Chingachgook. The group continues in the direction of the fort.
The Police show up at Pips house seeking assistance from Joe. Pip begins to feel a sense of loyalty to the convict. The convicts are discovered together, and Pip is shielded from blame.
By renaming himself upon his arrival in Boston, Chillingworth has hidden his past from everyone except Hester, whom he has sworn to secrecy. He incorporates himself into society in the role of a doctor, and since the townsfolk have very little access to good medical care, he is welcomed and valued. An opportuniy arises when Dimmesdale comes into his care.
Ishmael stays the night at the Spouter Inn, where he encounters Queequeg.
Mina and Jonathan marry. Mina and Lucy write each other. Dr. Seward tells more about Renfield. Arthur leaves Lucy to take care of is father. Dr. Jack Seward and Dr. VanHelsing care for Lucy who goes from better to worse.
The author discusses the meaning and the existence of ‘place’.
Lorry discusses Lucie's suitors with Miss Pross. A story relayed from the Tower of London disturbs Dr. Manette.