The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 16: The Exodus from London
by H.G. Wells
Violence erupts in London as people attempt to escape the Martian attack.
Violence erupts in London as people attempt to escape the Martian attack.
Sumner attempts a rescue of Rust Norris, putting his own life at risk in the process.
The king's three sons pursue the rare golden bird.
With Wendy's parents now absent, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell pay a visit to the Darling children.
David and Dora are married.
A story of a prince who has three fates declared by fairies: a crocodile, a snake, and a dog. However, his wife proves to be stronger than his three fates.
A well dressed stranger, Mr. Scatters, comes to the sleepy town of Miltonville to give Mr. Isaac Jackson an inheritance from his rich brother.
Joseph, Rawdon and George receive orders.
In the midst of a major life decision, Lois reacquaints herself with her older brother who is training to be a Jesuit priest.
The Tuskegee School opens despite a number of setbacks. Booker turns to the community for contributions.
Isabella writes to Edgar to tell him of her impending death, and asks him to come and get Linton to take him back to the Grange. Nelly watches over Cathy while he is gone, and Cathy finds her way to Wuthering Heights while playing one day. Nelly and Cathy decide to keep her visit to Wuthering Heights from Edgar.
The boys determine that their motor-boat can compete with the Varmint II. Sam keeps them grounded telling them that they can only win if they can go faster than the other boat. They try the race again and feel encouraged by the outcome. Miss Susie seems to bring bad luck, but nothing bad happens that cannot be fixed. Mr. Button’s prejudice toward her grows.
David delivers Little Em'ly's letter to Ham. David witnesses a tragedy on the coast.
Ethan insists on taking Mattie to the station.
Peter's rescue of Tiger Lily has unexpected benefits. Peter, Wendy and the boys make their way home. Tinkerbell's jealousy continues to grow.
Foul weather brings a common flower girl, note-taker, and gentleman together. The note-taker and the gentleman reveal their identities to one another.
The men worry about possible attacks. Spotted Wolf disappears.
The humours and dispositions of the Laputians described. An account of their learning. Of the king and his court. The author’s reception there. The inhabitants subject to fear and disquietudes. An account of the women.
Claudius meets with Laertes to discuss Polonius and Hamlet. Gertrude tells Claudius of Ophelia's fate.
Some of the villagers gather at the Rainbow, where the landlord is resolving a dispute.
Ahab appears before the men, declaring his intentions.
A fairy tale about the antics of a clever tortoise and a very mischievous monkey.
Zossimov accepts an invitation from Razumikhin. Zosimov, Razumikhin, and Nastasya discuss the pawnbroker's murder and the subsequent arrest of a painter.
The house lands on top of the Wicked Witch of the East. Dorothy is welcomed by the Witch of the North and the Munchkins. Dorothy asks for help to get back to Kansas. The good Witch of the North tells her to go to the Emerald City to talk to the Wizard of Oz who can help her. She is warned that the way is pleasant, but also dark and terrible.