The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Treasure Seeker”
by Andrew Lang
A down-on-his-luck man seeks a long-lost treasure and finds wealth and happiness.
A down-on-his-luck man seeks a long-lost treasure and finds wealth and happiness.
Luzhin, realizing his engagement with Dunya is ending, regrets his decisions.
Carol and Will travel to Gopher Prairie by train, following their marriage. Carol observes the other passengers as the travels, feeling that she could help improve their lives. After great anticipation, Carol arrives in Gopher Prairie.
A young couple goes to a great and tragic lengths to be re-united.
Essentially homeless, Jurgis runs into a woman who attended his wedding and is given Marija's address. Jurgis visits Marija right before the police arrive to raid the house. Jurgis learns that Marija has been working as a prostitute and is addicted to morphine. Jurgis is arrested again.
With some advising from Steerforth, David decides on a future profession. David witnesses a strange encounter between Miss Betsey and a stranger. David begins to establish himself at the Doctors' Commons.
Joseph decides to stay. Amelia continues to enjoy herself. An old acquaintance makes an unexpected appearance.
Mole, accompanied by his new friends, returns to his home. Mole sends for groceries in order to feed his guests.
Her spirit broken, Esmeralda is taken to her cell, in the Tournelle. After some time has pased Claude Frollo visits the condemned prisoner, eventually professing his love for her.
Mr. Douglass recalls the harsh conditions on the Lloyd Plantation.
The narrator describes the other worldly nature of Landor's Cottage.
David receives a welcomed letter from Dora's aunt, prompting David to pay visit.
Old Osborne has plans for little George, attempting to make amends for his previous actions. Amelia makes a friend in order to see George. Dobbin inquires about Amelia.
Du Bois analyzes the effect Booker T. Washington had on the American Negroes and whites.
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.
Carols discontent with small town life continues to grow. Vida and Carol continue to argue about life in Gopher Prairie.
More visitors arrive at Walden Pond during the winter.
This introduction provides a frame for the main narrative of The Scarlet Letter. The nameless narrator, who shares quite a few traits with the book’s author, takes a post as the “chief executive officer,” or surveyor, of the Salem Custom House. This section introduces us to the narrator and establishes his desire to contribute to American culture.
Signor Pastrini tells Franz and Albert the tales of Luigi Vampa.
Captain Nemo arrives at the South Pole. Conseil and Aronnax make their final observations of the remote area.
After the passage of many years Newland, now widowed, travels to Paris with his son. Newland declines an invitation from his son.
A biography of Sir Isaac Newton.
A biography of Augustus De Morgan.
The narrator leaves New York City and heads to Paris with his new friend. After spending a good deal of time together, they part company and the narrator heads for Boston.