Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 22: A Ride in a Stage-Coach
by William Wells Brown
Clotel takes an interesting stage coach ride to Richmond, Virginia.
Clotel takes an interesting stage coach ride to Richmond, Virginia.
Assistant Keeper Albury explains to Quorum and Worth about the missing canoes. Quorum and Worth are rescued by Sumner.
After the death of David's mother, Mr. and Miss Murdstone make their intentions towards David clear. Miss Peggotty and Mr. Barkis marry.
The group manages to get the boat off the oyster bed. They decide to stay where they are for the night, since there is food to be had and a shore nearby. Jerry decides to go ashore to check out what appears to be an abandoned shack.
Ram Dass describes his fascination of Sara.
As they prepare for the race and practice their courses, a suspicious boat turns the corner and runs into the motor-boat. A gash under the water line is left in the side of the boat and the boys await to hear if they are out of the race.
Depressed without his friends, George seeks other outlets to distract him from his unsatisfactory life.
As the plebe period inevitably comes to an end, cadets enter the yearling phase of their education and instruction at West Point, resulting in the introduction of an ever expanding array of subject matter.
Andrea makes his escape from Paris.
Mole is busy with spring-cleaning when he feels compelled to visit the world above. Mole and Rat take a trip up the river.
Lottie is confused by Sara's change in status.
Mary talks to Colin about taking him to see the garden. Upon returning to the garden, she notices that spring has arrived and the flowers are blooming. Dickon declares that Colin will never get better as long as he only thinks of sickness and death.
The Yankee and his companions agree to stop for the night. They have no matches and no food. A storm comes and vermin crawl into the Yankee’s armor. He vows never to wear armor again. The Yankee invites some freemans to breakfast and chats with them on the subject of democracy.
Dorian attends a dinner party, but finds himself distracted and bored. He returns home to discard the remaining evidence of Basil’s presence there.
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.
Peggotty takes David to Yarmouth where he meets his nephew and niece. Before returning home, Peggotty tells David of his mothers marriage.
Raskolnikov finds Svidrigailov in a café where he discusses his relationship with Dunya.
The boys stand up to the men on the sharpie, with good result. The decide to continue their journey, making up as much ground as they can for the day. All is well, but the changing tides make for a rough landing.
Anne comes to the aid of the Barry family.
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.
On Jehosophat’s birthday, he receives a pony and a dog-cart. Wienerwurst and a bad dog get into a fight and both dogs are injured, but Wienerwurst recovers.
Jim cuts the anchor and sets the Hispaniola adrift. He is flung back onto the small boat and notices that he is drifting near the pirate camp. He commends his soul to God and falls asleep.
There is fear brought on by snakes and mysterious gunshots. The men set up camp.
Dobbin delivers a letter to George.