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The Jungle

Chapter 29

by Upton Sinclair

Jurgis meets the speaker and eventually introduced to Comrade Ostrinski. Ostrinski explains the concept of socialism to Jurgis.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Adventure 5: “The Musgrave Ritual”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Two of Musgrave’s domestic servants disappear after he catches the butler looking at the Musgrave ritual. He asks for Holmes’s assistance in finding them.

The Sea-Wolf

Chapter 19

by Jack London

As the Ghost approaches another boat, Hump, having recognized Johnson and Leach, attempts to ensure clemency for the two sailors.

Flatland

Preface to the second and revised edition

by Edwin A. Abbott

The preface to the book.

Little Women

Part 1, Chapter 2: A Merry Christmas

by Louisa May Alcott

The girls awake Christmas morning to find gifts from their mother, and decide to help out a less fortunate family.

The Castle of Otranto

Chapter III

by Horace Walpole

After receiving a visit from Jerome, Manfred confronts him calling him “Usurper”.

Beowulf

Chapter 38

by Francis Barton Gummere

The House of the Seven Gables

Chapter I: “The Old Pyncheon”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Colonel Pyncheon helps convict the owner of a seven-gabled house (Matthew Maule) of witchcraft. At the gallows, Matthew curses and the Colonel. On the day the Colonel opens the seven-gabled mansion, he is found dead. Future generations experience unhappiness and Hepzibah (the current resident) opens a ten-cent shop.

My Bondage and My Freedom

Chapter 17: The Last Flogging

by Frederick Douglass

Mr. Douglass returns to Mr. Covey's house, and has one last battle with the cowardly master.

Anne of Green Gables

Chapter 32: The Pass List Is Out

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

The Avonlea Scholars take the exam.

Tik-Tok of Oz

Chapter 24: “Dorothy Is Delighted”

by L. Frank Baum

Ann expresses her homesickness and dismay for trying to conquer the world. Ozma and the Wizard sit watching the entire spectacle in their magic picture frame and feel sorry for Queen Ann. The Wizard instantly sends Queen Ann, her officers, Files and the Rose Princess back to Oogaboo. Tik-Tok is sent back to Oz. Ozma consults with Dorothy about the strangers. The Wizard sends for Betsy, Hank, Shaggy and his brother.

Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida

"Fighting a Forest Fire"

by Kirk Munroe

A bonfire is started at the picnic and the next morning becomes a wildfire. It catches the house on fire. Mr. Elmer goes to Tallahassee to buy cattle.

Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef

Part I, Chapter III

by James Fenimore Cooper

Rose struggles through disagreements with her aunt during a letter writing session. Rose questions Captain Spike, speaks with Mulford, and takes a liking to Jack Tier.

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.

Up from Slavery

Chapter 5: The Reconstruction Period

by Booker T. Washington

This chapter, covering the years 1867 to 1878, gives the author's first hand account of his experiences during the Reconstruction period, as well as a critique of the Federal Government's actions following the Civil War.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Part 1, Chapter 12: Everything Through Electricity

by Jules Verne

Captain Nemo explains the various instruments and equipment throughout the Nautilus.

Behind the Scenes

Chapter 1: Where I Was Born

by Elizabeth Keckley

The author discusses the place of her birth and her memories of her parents.

The Wind in the Willows

Mr. Toad

by Kenneth Grahame

With the arrival of spring, Rat and Mole prepare the boat. Badger attempts to control Toad's behavior.

Agnes Grey

Chapter V: The Uncle

by Anne Brontë

Agnes Grey describes the uncle and her reasons for disliking him. She relates the story of teaching Tom he can’t torture little birds. Mrs. Bloomfield makes a suprising announcement.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 22: In Which Passepartout Finds Out that, Even at the Antipodes, It is Convenient to Have Some Money in One’s Pocket

by Jules Verne

Passepartout awakes to find that he is alone aboard the Carnatic, eventually arriving in Yokohama.

Babbitt

Chapter 26

by Sinclair Lewis

George encounters Seneca Doane on the train back to Zenith. George attempts to help Riesling with his legal matters, but is met with resistance from an embittered Zilla. George refuses to allow his son to transfer schools.

Treasure Island

Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 9: Powder and Arms

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Jim, Silver, and the others meet Mr. Arrow, the first mate, and Smollett, the Captain. Livesey declares his trust for Smollett and Silver.

Main Street

Chapter 24

by Sinclair Lewis

After a conversation with Bresnahan, Carol's opinion of Will becomes more critical. A visit from Will's friends causes tension in the Kennicott home, eventually resulting in a extreme request by Carol. Bea's departure leaves Carol doing all the housework. Will's proposal of building a new house only leaves Carol more frustrated than before.

The Emerald City of Oz

Chapter 5: “How Dorothy Became a Princess”

by L. Frank Baum

Dorothy and Toto return to Oz and are greeted by all of their friends. The next day, Dorothy and Ozma wait for Uncle Henry and Aunt Em to arrive in the throne room at the palace. The elderly couple are greeted by Ozma and the royal subjects.

The Little Lame Prince

Chapter 5

by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik

Prince Dolor finds that the magical traveling cloak can fly and can grant his wishes. He receives a pair of golden spectacles to see things he’d never seen before.