Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 20: In Latitude 47° 24' and Longitude 17° 28'
by Jules Verne
As the ship heads towards the English Channel, Captain Nemo shares the story of the Vengeur with Aronnax.
As the ship heads towards the English Channel, Captain Nemo shares the story of the Vengeur with Aronnax.
"The Slavery Party." Extract from a Speech Delivered before the A.A.S Society in New York, May, 1853.
While running an errand for Mr. Brownlow, Oliver runs into Nancy and Bill Sikes.
A Lecture delivered at the Evening Meeting of the Royal Geographical Society, 24th March, 1879.
Holmes becomes involved with a case that involves a robbery of an invaluable assortment of things and then the murder of a coachman of a nearby estate.
The relationship between Captain Larsen and Hump continues to progress, as Larsen divulges more of his past.
As her life comes to a close, Elizabeth Willard shares her life experiences with Doctor Reefy.
The author is asked to start a new school in Tuskegee. As Booker prepares to procure a building for the new school, he observes the conditions and behaviors of the people of Tuskegee, always remaining hopeful.
Hilda makes a pilgrimage and ponders Catholicism.
Mariam describes the various personalities staying at Blackwater, including a description of the changes she sees in Laura. Mr. Merriman arrives.
The tale of young woman stricken by poverty and society's shortcomings.
Oliver finds himself back at Fagin's house, where Nancy prevents Oliver from further punishment.
Maqua escapes capture. Hawkeye guides the group to safety rather than risk an encounter with enemy tribes.
Georgiana speaks to her father, Mr. Peck, about her views on slavery.
Holmes is contacted by Violet Smith. When she is followed by a strange man in a bicycle, Holmes decides to get to the bottom of it. When Violet is abducted, Holmes goes after the cyclist and discovers they’re both on the same side. Holmes tracks down the killers.
The author gives his opinion on the state of American affairs.
In the pursuit of greater sailing adventures, Pym and Augustus decide to become stowaways.
Humphrey meets the tyrannical Captain Larsen, and finds that his request to be released from the ship falls on deaf ears. Captain Larsen informs Hump of his new position aboard the Ghost, all the while ridiculing his weak appearance.
The narrator tells Bruno a story. Bruno then tells the narrator his story.
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.
David pays a visit to Mr. Omer while in Yarmouth, hearing news of Little Em'ly's changed behavior. At the Peggotty house, David finds that Mr. Bargis' health is in decline.
David delivers Little Em'ly's letter to Ham. David witnesses a tragedy on the coast.
The ladies frequent church, for varying reasons. Agnes Grey meets with Mr. Weson again, which leads to teasing from the Murray girls.
A fairy tale about a king who tries to change the fate of his daughter and instead insures the fate that has been assigned to her.