The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 11
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward makes a plea for the women’s release. Magua’s true intentions become more apparent. Hawkeye arrives just in time.
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The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter V: “May and November”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Phoebe begins to brighten the house with her presence. Hepzibah and Phoebe quarrel, but Hepzibah is persuaded to let Phoebe stay for a few weeks. After making breakfast, Phoebe helps out in the store and sells most of the inventory. Hepzibah is thrilled at Phoebe’s work and gives her a tour of the house.
The Iliad
Book 24: The Redemption of the Body of Hector
by Homer
With some assistance from the gods, Priam retrieves the body of Hector.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 29: Brussels
by William Makepeace Thackeray
George rethinks his choices, turning to Amelia once more.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 9: Birds in the Bush
by Charles Dickens
With rumors of the previous nights events spreading throughout the town, Helena goes to her brother to find out the truth. Mr. Grewgious pays a visit to Rosa in order to discuss pertinent legal matters.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 21
by Edith Wharton
The newlyweds return to New York where Newland avoids a chance encounter with Ellen.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 6
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men travel through the Keys and meet with more adventure.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 2
by W.H.G. Kingston
A short history of Florida is presented. The travelers encounter wildlife and Indians.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 5: The Marriage-Feast
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
During a celebration, Dantes is unexpectedly arrested, without any explanation.
Jane Eyre
Chapter V
by Charlotte Brontë
Four days after meeting Mr. Brocklehurst, Jane boards the 6 a.m. coach and travels alone to Lowood. When she arrives at the school, the day is dark and rainy, and she is led through a grim building that will be her new home. The following day, Jane is introduced to her classmates and learns the daily routine, which keeps the girls occupied from before dawn until dinner. Miss Temple, the superintendent of the school, is very kind, while one of Jane’s teachers, Miss Scatcherd, is unpleasant, particularly in her harsh treatment of a young student named Helen Burns. Jane and Helen befriend one another, and Jane learns from Helen that Lowood is a charity school maintained for female orphans, which means that the Reeds have paid nothing to put her there. She also learns that Mr. Brocklehurst oversees every aspect of its operation: even Miss Temple must answer to him.
Moby Dick
Chapter 3: The Spouter-Inn
by Herman Melville
Ishmael stays the night at the Spouter Inn, where he encounters Queequeg.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 19: The Run-Away Plot
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass' disdain for the institution continues to grow.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 33: Roman Bandits
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Signor Pastrini tells Franz and Albert the tales of Luigi Vampa.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XV: “The Scowl and Smile”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The house becomes dreary when Phoebe leaves. The Judge pays a visit to Hepzibah much to her chagrin. He asks to speak to Clifford about hidden gold and when Hepzibah refuses, the Judge threatens to lock Clifford in an asylum. Hepzibah relents.
The Jungle
Chapter 28
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis attends another political meeting and is revitalized by the message.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part II, Chapter VII
by James Fenimore Cooper
The Molly is forced onto the breakers. Spike is willing to sacrifice all else for his own escape.
Ethan Frome
Chapter 9
by Edith Wharton
Ethan insists on taking Mattie to the station.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 14
by James Fenimore Cooper
A battle between the English and French puts the group in harms way as they move towards the fort. Munro and his daughters are reunited.
The Iliad
Book 3: The Duel of Menelaus and Paris
by Homer
The Trojans and Achaeans come to an agreement in an attempt to establish peace. Paris and Menelaus face each other in battle, but outside forces intervene on the outcome.
At the Dry Tortugas During the War
“At the Dry Tortugas During the War, Part 2”
by Emily Holder
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
The Iliad
Book 20: The Battle of the Gods, and the Acts of Achilles
by Homer
News of Achilles entrance into the field of battle prompts Zeus to remove his injunction.
Flappers and Philosophers
The Offshore Pirate
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ardita rebels against her uncle, who wishes her to behave as a respectable lady. He leaves her alone, and the ship is taken by Carlyle and his group of pirates. Things aren't all as they seem.
The Iliad
Book 13: The Fourth Battle Continued, in which Neptune Assists the Greeks; The Acts of Idomeneus
by Homer
With Zeus absent from the field of battle, Poseidon gives some much needed assistance to the Greeks.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 36: The Carnival at Rome
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Franz and Albert enjoy the last day of Carnival. Albert is stuck by the love of a peasant dressed woman at Carnival, who arranges a meeting for the two of them.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Where I Lived, and What I Lived For
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau remembers the many different locations he surveyed before settling at Walden Pond.