Stories from Around the World
“Intelligence and Luck”
by Traditional
How Luck overcomes Intelligence.
How Luck overcomes Intelligence.
The Count of Monte Cristo and Bertuccio visit the Count's other Paris home at Auteuil. Bertuccio has a confession to make to the Count, which he has previously made to Abbe Busoni (one of the Count's aliases).
Agnes Grey details the challenges posed by her charges, and the strained relations she feels within the family. She rises to the challenge, determined to succeed.
Lucie and Darnay are visited by Sydney Carton. Darnay makes a promise to Lucie regarding Carton.
William and M. Pelet discuss M. Reuter and the ladies of her school.
Huck seeks help in order to protect the Widow Douglas. Tom and Becky are discovered missing.
A story about how Tiidu went from lazy to industrious, earning himself a nice fortune through persistence.
An act of kindness interrupts a couple's violent pastime.
Joseph decides to stay. Amelia continues to enjoy herself. An old acquaintance makes an unexpected appearance.
Ishmael explains the use of ambergris, as well as the misconception of whales smelling foul.
Another day begins in the Babbitt household. The reader is introduced to George and Myra Babbitt.
A more in-depth description of the daily experiences and general treatment of the Plebe at West Point.
A possible sighting of Moby Dick is only a false alarm.
Maintaining power when it is achieved by the use of wealth, and the importance of loyalty.
Jurgis jumps aboard a freight train in a state of shock. In the country Jurgis becomes a vagabond, stealing just to survive. After witnessing a mother and child, Jurgis breaks down.
Mark and Ruth spend time with Uncle Christopher. Mark attends mill school. In October, Mark, Ruth, Edna May, and Uncle Christopher take a voyage to Wakulla.
A great storm in Whitby and a ship with its dead captain comes on shore. The cargo consisits of wooden boxes and a dog that jumps off the boat and disappears. The captain’s log tells about the horror that took place on the ship. The boat is claimed by a group of Russians. The town holds a funeral for the captain and a normally quiet dog is terrified. Lucy is bothered and continues dreaming and sleepwalking.
Claude Frollo receives a visitor in his laboratory. Jacques Coictier, accompanied by the aging Father Tourangeau, is shocked by Claude Frollo's views. As he departs, Father Tourangeau divulges his identity to Claud Frollo.
Newland and May travel to Europe for the honeymoon, where they visit with friends.
Georgiana and Carlton get married.
This book tells the story of a wood-mouse named Mrs. Tittlemouse and her efforts to keep her house in order despite numerous unwanted visitors.
Du Bois remarks on the cotton-mills in the South.
A man is found in an unusual business agreement and entreats Holmes for his help.
Higgins and Pickering's conversation angers Eliza.