Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
"An Hymn to Humanity. To S. P. G. Esq."
by Phillis Wheatley
LO! for this dark terrestrial ball
LO! for this dark terrestrial ball
Breakfast at the inn is not what Ishmael expected.
An unnamed narrator tells how a Parisian detective, Auguste Dupin, solves a case of a “purloined letter.” The letter belonged to the Queen, and the man who took it had switched it with a plain letter, and was using the information contained in the stolen letter to blackmail the Queen. The police Prefect wants Dupin to figure out how to catch the man, and Dupin reasons his way through the case, eventually nabbing the thief by using his own technique against him—switching letters back.
WHILE an intrinsic ardor prompts to write,
Ishmael further discusses the compartments of the sperm whales head.
Fernand de Morcerf visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Aunt Chloe approaches Mrs. Shelby with a plan to get Uncle Tom back.
Mordaunt Heatherstone sends a note to Jack telling him that they have promised their father that they will not leave the house until after October 5th.
Brownie goes to pick up his new suit and finds that his pants are too long. Mr. Frog tells him to tie stones to his feet to help his legs stretch. The next morning (after his pants had stopped shrinking) they were just the right size.
THROUGH thickest glooms look back, immortal shade,
The author's earliest memories of childhood and the conditions in which his family lived and worked are explained.
The Micawbers and Tommy Traddles attend a dinner at David's apartment. Littimer visits David in search of Steerforth. David advises Tommy in regards to Mr. Micawber's situation.
Mark and Ruth sailed on the Wildfire. The ship catches fire and all must escape on pilot boats. They watch the Wildfire’s destruction. The kids go to New York and see their uncle.
The narrator describes the land along the St. Johns River in full detail.
Joe defends Mrs. Joe's honor by fighting Orlick. Miss Joe is attacked.
Thoreau attempts to illustrate the benefits of a simplified lifestyle.
After the discovery of some old friends on board the Curlew, Doctor Dolittle is forced to make an unplanned stop.
David accepts an invitation from Mr. Creakle, where he encounters Uriah and Littimer.
Homesickness now hits the friends. They go home to Kansas.
David finally meets the headmaster, and continues to make new friends at Canterbury. Jack Maldon's departure leaves Annie very emotional.
The reader is introduced some additional members of the Lammeter family. Godfrey makes a request of Nancy at the Christmas dance.
Mrs. Catherick's letter reveals the basis of the relationship between Mrs. Catherick and Sir Percival. It also details Anne's involvment in the secret.
Marilla begins her upbringing of Anne.