Black Beauty
Part 3, Chapter 42: The Election
by Anna Sewell
With an election approaching, a special request is made of Jerry by one of the candidates. Jerry discusses the meaning of liberty with Harry.
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The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
Chapter 19: “Jerry Muskrat Has a Busy Day”
by Thornton W. Burgess
Grandfather Frog formulates a plan whereby Jerry Muskrat will gnaw and dig a hole in the dam and force water through it. Jerry sets off to work.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 4: Wrecked!
by Hugh Lofting
Tommy awakens to a dire situation, awash in the Curlew's wreckage.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 6
by Ross Kay
As they travel, it begins to rain and they decide to take shelter for the night as they pass through the Erie Canal. However, the hotel is questionable, as are the folk that inhabit it, so the boys are hesitant. They have no choice because of the rain and reluctantly take the rooms offered to them.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“Jack and the Bean-Stalk”
by Charles Perrault
An adventurous fairy tale about a boy Jack and his encounter with giants.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 33
by Jack London
A week passes without any interaction with Captain Larson, prompting Maud to fear for the captain's health. After a brief, but unpleasant encounter with the captain, Maud and Hump take turns keeping watch.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Poetic Principle
by Edgar Allan Poe
The author presents his opinion on poetry and the ultimate goal of art.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 17: “To the Rescue!”
by Lewis Carroll
Sylvie and Bruno go to sleep outdoors.
Deductive Logic
Part 3: Chapter 29
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
A Victorious Union
Chapter IV: “The Revelations of the Revellers”
by Oliver Optic
A meeting with drunken revellers provides pertinent information.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 1: Of Our Spiritual Strivings
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois introduces the struggles and strives of the Negro over the course of history.
My Bondage and My Freedom
"The Anti-Slavery Movement." Extracts from a Lecture before Various Anti-Slavery Bodies, in the Winter of 1855.
by Frederick Douglass
"The Anti-Slavery Movement." Extracts from a Lecture before Various Anti-Slavery Bodies, in the Winter of 1855.
Florida Trails
Chapter XXV: “In a Turpentine Camp”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes a negro man who works in a pinery and turpentine camp.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 5: “How Dorothy Became a Princess”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and Toto return to Oz and are greeted by all of their friends. The next day, Dorothy and Ozma wait for Uncle Henry and Aunt Em to arrive in the throne room at the palace. The elderly couple are greeted by Ozma and the royal subjects.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 29
by Jack London
Now on "Endeavor Island", Hump and Maud are determined to make the best of the situation.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 7
by Ross Kay
Fred is awakened by someone entering the room, but he doesn’t stay. When the boys attempt to depart in the morning, the rude men from the bar are on board and ready to depart. They stay on board as the boys leave the dock.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 22: “The Holy Fountain”
by Mark Twain
The abbot is relieved to see the Yankee and insists he start at once. The Yankee declines saying that he is waiting for Merlin to finish. However, it’s a front as he is waiting for supplies from Camelot. The Yankee sees Merlin at the Holy Fountain (an ordinary well) trying spells. The Yankee goes down into the well and discovers the simple problem.
The Wind in the Willows
Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears
by Kenneth Grahame
The Water Rat informs Toad that Toad Hall has been taken over. Badger comes up with a plan to save Toad Hall.
The Yellow Fairy Book
Thumbelina
by Andrew Lang
The many travels of Thumbelina.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 11
by Mary Shelley
The monster tells Victor of his confusion and awe in discovering the basic functions of life and the many aspects of fire. Humans were frightened by his appearance causing him to avoid any contact with them. From a hovel he observes the occupants of a cottage.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 6: The Last Cabinet Meeting
by Hugh Lofting
Polynesia works tirelessly to secure a period of rest for the doctor, asking her friends for assistance in the process.
Deductive Logic
Part 3: Chapter 1
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 44: “A Postscript by Clarence”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee is stabbed and Clarence falls sick. Merlin casts a spell on the Yankee and is electrocutred. Clarence and the boy hide the Yankee’s body and agree to write more in the manuscript.
Great Expectations
Chapter 45
by Charles Dickens
While in hiding, Pip is told of Compeyson's return.
The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
Chapter 9: “The Laughing Brook Stops Laughing”
by Thornton W. Burgess
Grandfather Frog notices that the Laughing Brook has stopped laughing and the Smiling Pool has stopped smiling. He goes to see Jerry Muskrat to tell him so.