Civil Rights and Conflict in the United States: Selected Speeches
Is it a Crime for a Citizen of the United States to Vote?
by Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony discusses her arrest for attempting to vote.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 53: Robert le Diable
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo encounters many acquaintances while at the Opera with Haidee. Haidee recognizes the Count of Morcerf as the man who sold her father to the Turks.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 19
by Mary Shelley
Victor convinces Henry to stay with a friend so he can continue on his own to work on his creation. He has a difficult time finishing because he knows the horror of his product.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 13: “Freemen”
by Mark Twain
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.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXXI: “A Victorious Union”
by Oliver Optic
The war ends with a victorious union.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 18: Anne to the Rescue
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne comes to the aid of the Barry family.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part II, Chapter VII
by James Fenimore Cooper
The Molly is forced onto the breakers. Spike is willing to sacrifice all else for his own escape.
David Copperfield
Chapter 43: Another Retrospect
by Charles Dickens
David and Dora are married.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 34: Friend
by Louisa May Alcott
Joe continues to write, but decides not to write sensational stories anymore. As summer arrives, Jo returns home to her sisters and mother.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 23: “Magic”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary, Dickon, Colin, and Ben continue to tend to the garden while Colin’s strength increases. He is determined to build his strength enough to surprise his father when he returns. They discuss Magic.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 5
by Edith Wharton
Mr. Jackson has dinner at the Archer Family home. During dinner, Newland defends the Countess' recent behavior.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 8
by Mary Shelley
Justine confesses to the crime even though she is innocent. Victor believes her innocence, however she is executed. Victor is consumed in guilt because his creation has killed two members of his family.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 26: The Escape
by William Wells Brown
George Green, and his unfortunate situation, are introduced.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 13: Castles in the Air
by Louisa May Alcott
The children discuss their dreams. Laurie and Meg argue about the future.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 23
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward infiltrates the Huron camp. A captured Uncas escapes with help from Heyward.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part II, Chapter V
by James Fenimore Cooper
Superstition abounds. Jack questions Spike about his behavior.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 26: The Pont du Gard Inn
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes visits Caderousse in disguise.
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.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Three: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan: Chapter 2
by Jonathan Swift
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.
Great Expectations
Chapter 4
by Charles Dickens
Pip experiences guilt for the incident in the marsh, but continues to help the stranger.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 22: The Smugglers
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes becomes a successful smuggler while on board his new vessel.
Beyond the City
Chapter XIII: “In Strange Waters”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Admiral sets out to go back to sea and instead sees a moneylenders advertisement. He decides to borrow the money to pay the enormous debt and ends up in the shabby office of two scam artists. They try to make a deal and the Admiral refuses with the advice of Charles. Charles resolves to take him to Mrs. Westmacott’s lawyer.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 74: The Villefort Family Vault
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
After the funerals of Monsieur and Madame de Saint-Meran, Monsieur de Villefort begins to arrange the marriage of Valetine.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 66: Amantium Irae
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky is ambitious once again. Amelia sends correspondence to Dobbin. Becky reveals a note to Amelia before Dobbin's arrival.
Moby Dick
Chapter 35: The Mast-Head
by Herman Melville
Ishmael is posted as lookout on the mast-head.
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