Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Former Inhabitants and Winter Visitors
by Henry David Thoreau
More visitors arrive at Walden Pond during the winter.
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.
There is another attempt to save Lucy through a transfusion. News arrives from Mina and Jonathan. A change begins to take place in Lucy.
Laurie and Amy return home with some surprising news. Professor Bhear, in town on business, pays a visit to Jo.
Zeus fills the Achaeans with fear before sending an important message to Hector. Odysseus Diomedes inspire the Achaeans fight courageously.
A short history of Florida is presented. The travelers encounter wildlife and Indians.
Patroclus asks a favor of Achilles, who is still absent from the battle. Patroclus is slain, but not before telling Hector of his own dire fate.
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.
The marriage of Pelet and Reuter takes place. Hunsden pays a visit, and bestows a gift. The future begins to brighten for William.
Ebenezer Scrooge nervously waits for the first spirit. Ebenezer is confronted with events from his childhood.
A restless and delirious Raskolnikov receives a summons from the police station.
Carol proposes the formation of a drama club, eventually convincing Will to take her to Minneapolis so she can watch some modern plays. Carol enjoys herself in the city, but finds that her unrefined husband is having trouble adapting to city life.
The fate of all is revealed. Spike has the chance to consider the faults and wrongs he has committed.
Joe continues to write, but decides not to write sensational stories anymore. As summer arrives, Jo returns home to her sisters and mother.
The crew of the Pequod encounters a herd of sperm whales, but finds itself hunted before it can launch the harpoon boats.
As school begins at Salem House, David and Steerforth share stories. Mr. Peggotty and Ham visit David at school.
Marian worries about what sort of document Laura is supposed to sign. The group walks to the lake, where a discussion of murder and crime commences. Mention of the Catherick name causes a rapid departure of Sir Percival.
Holmes becomes involved with a case that involves a robbery of an invaluable assortment of things and then the murder of a coachman of a nearby estate.
Dantes visits Caderousse in disguise.
Three people disappear from their various compartments on a train. Also, in one of these compartments a man is found dead because of a bullet to the chest.
David, now in London, works at Mr. Murdstone's winery. Mr. Micawber is sent away.