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Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral

"An Hymn to Humanity. To S. P. G. Esq."

Moby Dick

Chapter 5: Breakfast

by Herman Melville

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.

Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral

"To the University of Cambridge, in New England."

by Phillis Wheatley

WHILE an intrinsic ardor prompts to write,

Moby Dick

Chapter 77: The Great Heidelburgh Tun

by Herman Melville

Ishmael further discusses the compartments of the sperm whales head.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 92: The Suicide

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

Fernand de Morcerf visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.

Logic: Deductive and Inductive

“Chapter 10”

by Carveth Read, M.A.

Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children

Chapter 12: Aunt Chloe Goes To Louisville

by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Aunt Chloe approaches Mrs. Shelby with a plan to get Uncle Tom back.

Logic: Deductive and Inductive

“Chapter 24”

by Carveth Read, M.A.

The Mystery of Cloomber

Chapter X: “Of the Letter Which Came from the Hall”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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.

The Tale of Brownie Beaver

Chapter 19: “The New Suit”

by Arthur Scott Bailey

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.

Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral

"On the Death of Dr. Samuel Marshall. 1771."

by Phillis Wheatley

THROUGH thickest glooms look back, immortal shade,

Up from Slavery

Chapter 1: A Slave Among Slaves

by Booker T. Washington

The author's earliest memories of childhood and the conditions in which his family lived and worked are explained.

David Copperfield

Chapter 28: Mr. Micawber's Gauntlet

by Charles Dickens

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.

Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida

"The Burning of the ‘Wildfire’"

by Kirk Munroe

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.

Florida Trails

Chapter XXIII: “Down the St. Johns”

by Winthrop Packard

The narrator describes the land along the St. Johns River in full detail.

Great Expectations

Chapter 15

by Charles Dickens

Joe defends Mrs. Joe's honor by fighting Orlick. Miss Joe is attacked.

Walden; or, Life in the Woods

Economy

by Henry David Thoreau

Thoreau attempts to illustrate the benefits of a simplified lifestyle.

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Part 3, Chapter 3: Our Troubles Begin

by Hugh Lofting

After the discovery of some old friends on board the Curlew, Doctor Dolittle is forced to make an unplanned stop.

David Copperfield

Chapter 61: I Am Shown Two Interesting Penitents

by Charles Dickens

David accepts an invitation from Mr. Creakle, where he encounters Uriah and Littimer.

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz

Chapter 20: “Zeb Returns to the Ranch”

by L. Frank Baum

Homesickness now hits the friends. They go home to Kansas.

David Copperfield

Chapter 16: I Am a New Boy in More Senses Than One

by Charles Dickens

David finally meets the headmaster, and continues to make new friends at Canterbury. Jack Maldon's departure leaves Annie very emotional.

Silas Marner

Part 1, Chapter 11

by George Eliot

The reader is introduced some additional members of the Lammeter family. Godfrey makes a request of Nancy at the Christmas dance.

The Woman in White

EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Mrs. Catherick”

by Wilkie Collins

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.

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by Herman Melville

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