The Professor
Chapter 7
by Charlotte Brontë
William travels to Belgium, where he discovers a new line of employment.
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Hamlet
Act 2, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Claudius and Gertrude hope that visitors will help with Hamlet's mood. Claudius receives news from Norway. Polonius, believing he has discovered the cause for Hamlet's madness, attempts to have a conversation with him. The arrival of the acting troupe gives Hamlet the opportunity to devise a trap for Claudius.
The Prince
Chapter 3: Concerning Mixed Principalities
by Niccolo Machiavelli
A discussion of the difficulties of running a new principality, as opposed to a hereditary principality.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 27
by Emily Brontë
As Edgar's health fades, Heathcliff worries that Linton will die before Edgar. He imprisons Cathy and Nelly after he convinces them to visit, and will not release Cathy until she marries Linton. Nelly is kept prisoner for five days.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 4: “The Gloria Scott”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
While in college, Holmes visits a friend and strikes a tender spot when talking to his friend’s father. This leads him into his investigation of a mystery involving blackmail.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XI. A GUIDE FOUND TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH
by Jules Verne
Gulliver's Travels
Part One: A Voyage to Lilliput: Chapter 8
by Jonathan Swift
The author, by a lucky accident, finds means to leave Blefuscu; and, after some difficulties, returns safe to his native country.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 3
by Mark Twain
Tom tries to attract the attention of Becky Thatcher. Tom is wrongly accused and punished by Aunt Polly when Sid has an accident, causing him to evaluate his importance in the world.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 8: “Tik-Tok Tackles a Tough Task”
by L. Frank Baum
Betsy and her friends meet Queen Ann and her army. Queen Ann tries to conquer Betsy and her friends, but once the Shaggy Man removed the Love Magnet from his pocket, all talk of conquering was forgotten. Ann decides to conquer Ruggedo instead and makes Tik-Tok her new private.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mariam describes the events leading up to the impending nuptials. She tries to convince herself of the goodness of Sir Percival, but finds fault with him nonetheless.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 7: Early Days at Tuskegee
by Booker T. Washington
The author is asked to start a new school in Tuskegee. As Booker prepares to procure a building for the new school, he observes the conditions and behaviors of the people of Tuskegee, always remaining hopeful.
Dracula
Chapter 10
by Bram Stoker
Lucy is drained of blood. Arthur and Dr. Seward give Lucy a blood transfusion. Prof. Van Helsing puts garlic flowers in Lucy’s room. Dr. Seward and Prof. Van Helsing keep watch.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 25”
by Mark Twain
The deceased man's daughter gives a large sum of money to the dauphin. The town doctor is suspicious of the two men.
Presidential Addresses and Messages
Annual Message to Congress, December 15, 1802
by Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's second Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
King Pest - A Tale Containing an Allegory
by Edgar Allan Poe
Two drunken sailors happen upon a strange scene at the undertaker's shop.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 14: The Atlanta Exposition Address
by Booker T. Washington
The author's speech at the Atlanta Exposition allows for even more opportunity for increased exposure and development of the Tuskegee Institute, but the it is not without it's detractors.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 19: The Gulf Stream
by Jules Verne
As the ship travels through the Gulf Stream, the men continue to wait for their opportunity to escape. Captain Nemo presents his manuscript to Aronnax.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The Man with the Watches”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Three people disappear from their various compartments on a train. Also, in one of these compartments a man is found dead because of a bullet to the chest.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 22”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 20: Confidential
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. March returns and visits Amy. Mr. Brooke's intentions towards Meg are disclosed.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 14: The Black Current
by Jules Verne
The vast nature of the sea is discussed. Aronnax learns some unsettling information about Captain Nemo. Aronnax attempts to persuade Ned Land. The men have a debate about fish.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 7: “Merlin’s Tower”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee is dressed in fine clothes, but the people want another miracle. After Merlin speaks ill of the Yankee, he has Merlin banished to the dungeon. With Clarence to assist him, the Yankee attaches gunpower to the turrets. During a thunderstorm, the tower explodes.
The Four Million
"The Skylight Room"
by O. Henry
The tale of young woman stricken by poverty and society's shortcomings.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 6: “Shaggy Seeks His Stray Brother”
by L. Frank Baum
Betsy, Hank and the Roses meet the Shaggy Man. The Royal Gardner explains that all intruders are to be put to death, and when Betsy wants to run away, Shaggy telles her about his lost brother, the Love Magnet, the Nome King and the Land of Oz. The three friends pick a rose princess (Ozga).
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 1
by George Eliot
Silas Marner, a respected resident of lantern Yard, is wrongfully accused of theft.