A Victorious Union
Chapter VI: “Captain Sullendine of the West Wind”
by Oliver Optic
Christy offers up the services of his own men in place of the missing sailors.
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Up from Slavery
Chapter 12: Raising Money
by Booker T. Washington
As the Tuskegee Institute continues to expand, the author pays a visit to General Armstrong of the Hampton Institute to secure the needed funding.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 9: The Promoter
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Mr. Buford schemes an old lady to invest her inheritance.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Story of the Seven Simons”
by Andrew Lang
A king searches for a bride as handsome and clever as himself. There was one Princess Helena, however it would take ten years to find her and by that time she would be old and unbeautiful. The king meets seven Simons, all masters of their respective trades, and all are useful to him in his quest. They retrieve the princess and the king marries her.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 42: “WAR!”
by Mark Twain
Clarence reveals to the Yankee about Guenever’s affair with Launcelot, the war between Arthur and Launcelot, and the temporary rule of Mordred (who placed an interdict of the church placed on Camelot). Launcelot and Mordred killed each other in battle and the Church reversed the entire kingdom and brought it back to the way it was. The Yankee decrees that all of the old institutions of the church will be null. Clarence gathers boys for an army.
The Jungle
Chapter 9
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis learns english as his involvement in the union increases. Jurgis is encouraged to vote. Jurgis becomes aware of the many corrupt practices that are prevalent in various industries.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 1
by Edgar Allan Poe
A sudden and violent storm interrupts Pym's sailing trip.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 7: Life in the Great House
by Frederick Douglass
With his duties now moved to the Great House Farm, Mr. Douglass experiences another aspect of slave life.
The Iliad
Book 11: The Third Battle, and the Acts of Agamemnon
by Homer
Zeus fills the Achaeans with fear before sending an important message to Hector. Odysseus Diomedes inspire the Achaeans fight courageously.
Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The Case of Lady Sannox”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The husband of Lady Sannox develops a sinister plot when he finds out that his wife is seeing another man.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 5: Plebe Camp
by Henry O. Flipper
A more in-depth description of the daily experiences and general treatment of the Plebe at West Point.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 2: Treats of Oliver Twist's Growth, Education, and Board.
by Charles Dickens
Having been orphaned at childbirth, young Oliver is left in the care of Mrs. Mann. Mr. Bumble arrives to take Oliver to slightly more hospitable surroundings. After losing a bet, Oliver makes an unusual request.
Florida: Essays and Poems
First Colonists in Florida
by J.T. Headley
The author describes the first inhabitants of Florida and the gruesome battles.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 21
by Mary Shelley
Victor finds that the murdered man is his friend Henry, who has the mark of the monster’s hands on his neck. Victor goes into convulsions, falls ill, and remains in prison. His father stays with him until he is found innocent.
Common Sense
Part 4
by Thomas Paine
The author's opinion of the current governing ability of American.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 19: The Third Attack
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Abbe has his third attack.
Gulliver's Travels
Part One: A Voyage to Lilliput: Chapter 1
by Jonathan Swift
The author gives some account of himself and family. His first inducements to travel. He is shipwrecked, and swims for his life. Gets safe on shore in the country of Lilliput; is made a prisoner, and carried up the country.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 17: How Captain Dobbin Bought a Piano
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Dobbin makes a purchase for Amelia.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XV: “An Aesthetic Company”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
A large group of artists, englishmen, tourists (as well as Kenyon, Hilda, Donatello, and Miriam) gather together for an exhibit.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter IX
by Ann Radcliffe
Alleyn reveals his feelings for Mary to Osbert. The Count offers a match for Mary, but she is hesitant to accept.
At the Dry Tortugas During the War
“At the Dry Tortugas During the War, Part 1”
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.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 12: Sperm Whales and Baleen Whales
by Jules Verne
Ned Land, Conseil, and Aronnax attempt to size up the crew of the Nautilus. An unfortunate incident greatly affects Ned Land's attitude toward Captain Nemo.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 44: The Vendetta
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Bertuccio tells his story to the Count of Monte Cristo.
Great Expectations
Chapter 29
by Charles Dickens
Pip returns to Satis House, but continues to feel inadequate around Estella.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 13: Two Thousand Miles For a Five Minute Speech
by Booker T. Washington
The Tuskegee Institute creates a new program to allow the less privileged to attend. The author's skills as a public speaker put him in a position of high demand.