Physics
Book 5
by Aristotle
The author describes change and motion.
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Mother, concerning Elizabeth Willard
by Sherwood Anderson
An infuriated Elizabeth Williard devises a plan, but succumbs to fatigue before she can carry it out.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 11: A Companion Picture
by Charles Dickens
Stryver discusses his feelings for Lucie with Carton.
Black Beauty
Part 3, Chapter 44: Old Captain and His Successor
by Anna Sewell
An incident with a brewer's cart badly injures Captain. Black Beauty is introduced to Hotspur.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 3
by Mary Shelley
Victor’s mother dies from scarlet fever she caught from nursing Elizabeth back to health just before he leaves for the university at Ingolstadt. He is discouraged in the study of the natural sciences, but continues his studies in the sciences after an encouraging chemistry lecture.
Black Beauty
Part 1, Chapter 3: My Breaking In
by Anna Sewell
The narrator is taught to wear a saddle.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Introduction to Poems, Letter to Mr. B-
by Edgar Allan Poe
A letter from the author to Mr. B.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part I”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter tells of his new situation in life, living in London with his "sisters."
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 4: Passing the Examination
by Thomas E. Sanders
How teachers, both young and old, can prepare for the formal examination.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 43: In Which the Reader Has to Double the Cape
by William Makepeace Thackeray
The reader is taken to the Indian Empire with the Madras division. Mrs. O'Dowd makes a decision regarding Dobbin and Glorvina. Dobbin makes a request on account of Amelia.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter VIII. SERIOUS PREPARATIONS FOR VERTICAL DESCENT
by Jules Verne
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 9
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
The Prince awakens to find his nurse gone. The townspeople rejoice at the news that the prince was alive. The godmother appears to him again and tells him about the many forms she has taken to watch over him.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 25: In Which a Slight Glimpse is Had of San Francisco Around the World in 80 Days
by Jules Verne
Phileas, Aouda, and Passepartout arrive in America, taking rooms and traveling out into the streets of San Francisco. After encountering Detective Fix, Phileas and Aouda find themselves in the midst of some political upheaval.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 8: “Squinty in the Woods”
by Richard Barnum
Bob, the boy, shows his sisters the tricks he has taught Squinty. Squinty escapes from his pen and wanders into the woods.
Hamlet
Act 1, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Laertes counsels Ophelia in matters of the heart. Polonius gives his son some fatherly advice before he departs.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The Lost Special”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man underlying a death sentence shines a light on what is called the most inexplixable crimes of the century. The case involves an abundant request of specials for any given day and the case of the disappearance of one.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 10: Life in Baltimore
by Frederick Douglass
Having been sent to Balitimore by Miss Lucretia, Mr. Douglass prepares to meet Mr. Auld.
A Little Princess
Chapter 1: Sara
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
After arriving from India by ship, Captaing Crewe reluctantly leaves his daughter in the care of Miss Minchin.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 2, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Lancelot and Old Gobbo present a proposition to Bassanio. Bassianio and Graziano depart for Belmont.
Black Beauty
Part 4, Chapter 47: Hard Times
by Anna Sewell
Now in the employment of a large cab company, Black Beauty is subjected to harsh treatment by his new master and drivers.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 27
by Jack London
As they make their escape, Hump instructs Maud on the finer aspects of sailing and steering. Hump, although concerned with the nature of their situation, remains unafraid.
The Wind in the Willows
The Open Road
by Kenneth Grahame
Mole and Rat visit Mr. Toad, who invites them to join him on a trip. Toad becomes enamored with a new craze while Mole and Rat catch the train home.
The Tragedy of MacBeth
Act 3, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Banquo ponders the prophecies of the witches as he waits for the coronation. Macbeth makes plans for Banquo and Fleance.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 1: Treats of the Place Where Oliver Twist was Born and of the Circumstances Attending His Birth.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver is born into less than optimum conditions.
The Four Million
"After Twenty Years"
by O. Henry
A long planned meeting between old friends has unexpected consequences.