Main Street
Chapter 22
by Sinclair Lewis
Carols discontent with small town life continues to grow. Vida and Carol continue to argue about life in Gopher Prairie.
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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.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XVII: “The Flight of Two Owls”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Clifford and Hepzibah flee the house and board a train. Clifford and a stranger strike up a conversation. Clifford begins to lecture the man and brings up a hypothetical house where a man lies dead. The stranger becomes suspicious and Hepzibah and Clifford get off at the next station.
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 Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 3: Reporting
by Henry O. Flipper
Upon reporting to the academy at West Point, Henry gets his first taste of life as a Plebe.
American Naturalist: Rambles in Florida
Rambles in Florida, Part 4
by R.E.C. Stearns
The journey concludes with an exploration of Rocky Point, Pinellas, and the surroundings. A view of the workings and wildlife of the area is presented, with details of the history accompanying the descriptions.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XIX: “Alice’s Posies”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Several people come to the store to find it closed. When the Judge’s horse remains in front of the house, people begin to suspect that something’s wrong. Phoebe returns to the house and walks inside.
The Professor
Chapter 22
by Charlotte Brontë
The marriage of Pelet and Reuter takes place. Hunsden pays a visit, and bestows a gift. The future begins to brighten for William.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Eleventh, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Esmeralda, awakened by the Truand's attack, is visited by Gringoire and a cloaked stranger. Claude Frollo presents Esmeralda with two choices. An angered Claude Frollo takes Esmeralda to see the recluse.
The Professor
Chapter 7
by Charlotte Brontë
William travels to Belgium, where he discovers a new line of employment.
Main Street
Chapter 7
by Sinclair Lewis
With the arrival of winter, Carol attempts to create some distraction for herself and the townspeople. Carol's treatment of her maid is a source of tension with the members of the Jolly Seventeen.
The Castle of Otranto
Chapter V
by Horace Walpole
Manfred is expelled and all is concluded.
Flappers and Philosophers
The Four Fists
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Samuel Meredith recalls some pivotal moments in his life.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 34: The Colosseum
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Franz and Albert ask their host, Signor Pastrini to procure a cart and ox for them, since a carriage cannot be found during Carnival. After a short while Signor Pastrini returns with an invitation to join the Count of Monte Cristo's carriage.
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 Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter XV: “The Day-Book of John Berthier Heatherstone”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Jack reads a note (written by the General) to Gabriel and Esther.
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.
David Copperfield
Chapter 4: I Fall into Disgrace
by Charles Dickens
David returns home to find that many thing have changed.
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.
Stories from Around the World
“The Peasant Story of Napoleon”
by Honoré de Balzac
A story about Napoleon doing all he did because he was immortal, a chosen man of God.
The Iliad
Book 12: The Battle at the Grecian Wall
by Homer
Hector charges the Greek ramparts, pushing the Achaeans back to their ships.
The Iliad
Book 2: The Trial of the Army, and Catalogue of the Forces
by Homer
Zeus, keeping his promise to the Trojans, sends a false dream to Agamemnon.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XVIII: “Governor Pyncheon”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The narrator directly addresses the Judge as if he were merely sleeping.
The Castle of Otranto
Chapter IV
by Horace Walpole
Frederic explains to Hippolita that he is destined by Heaven to do her harm. When she explains that she understands, it grieves him.
David Copperfield
Chapter 25: Good and Bad Angels
by Charles Dickens
Agnes warns David to be cautious of Steerforth. Uriah reveals his intentions towards Agnes.