Walden; or, Life in the Woods
The Ponds
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau observes and documents the geography of Walden Pond as well as other neighboring bodies of water.
Thoreau observes and documents the geography of Walden Pond as well as other neighboring bodies of water.
Mr. Peggotty and David asks Martha for some assistance in finding Little Em'ly. Miss Betsey's past continues to haunt her.
George continues his attempts at join a local club. Reverend Drew asks for George's assistance.
The husband of Lady Sannox develops a sinister plot when he finds out that his wife is seeing another man.
While in Europe Amy runs into Fred Vaughn, an old acquaintance from Camp Laurence. Amy continues to write letters to her mother and sisters.
Chaos and death continue to overtake the spread as vessels become jammed on the river. The narrator's brother witness the arrival of another cylinder, and later attempts to escape on a steamer. The Thunder Child battles with the tripods.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a short story, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, about a child born with the outward appearance of a 70-year-old man who ages in reverse. As he grows older, he appears to be getting younger with each passing year.
The men see evidence of what Lucy has become. They are shocked and agree to take steps to stop the un-dead.
Hontz Synder gives a sermon to the people of the plantation.
Raskolnikov dreams of his childhood. A chance encounter leaves Raskolnikov feeling out of sorts.
The secretive Pickwick Club is disclosed to the reader.
George's visit with Riesling leaves him feeling depressed and despondent. An attractive widow, Tanis Judique, drops by George's office for some assistance.
When Mr. Lockwood returns for a second visit to Wuthering Heights, he gets stranded there due to a snowstorm. As he tries to leave the property without a guide he borrows Joseph's lantern, and is then stopped and pinned down by Mr. Heathcliff's dogs, forcing him to stay the night.
Pip is visited by his benefactor, and although horrified by the implications, Pip feels a loyalty to his benefactor.
Mulford swims for the boat. The group is reunited with Captain Spike, who tries to rid himself of Mulford.
The Tuskegee Institute creates a new program to allow the less privileged to attend. The author's skills as a public speaker put him in a position of high demand.
With some assistance from the gods, Priam retrieves the body of Hector.
History is within everyone, so living life is the best way to know history/people/life. History books should be written from this more open, organic perspective. Someone experiencing life is closer to true knowledge than someone who reads about it.
Siegfried visits Gripir and finds Greyfell.
Mrs. Chester's fair allows the girls to show off their individual talents. Aunt Carrol's decision leaves Jo dissapointed.
The wealthy Eathorne's approval of George's suggestions gives him great pleasure. George's standing in the church continues to increase.
Captain Nemo's behavior changes dramatically after departing the American coast. The Nautilus and her crew encounter the giant squid.
In an attempt to be invited into a country club, George and Myra extend a dinner invitation.
Clotel has some assistance escaping her current home.
Mulford and Rose talk. He reveals his jealousy over her relationship with Jack Tier, but she reveals that Jack is married. Wallace questions the captain. Spike gives Jack Tier orders.