Florida: Essays and Poems
Tallahassee
by FCIT
The author describes the city of Tallahassee and the origin of its name and population information.
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The Prince
Chapter 13: Concerning Auxiliaries, Mixed Soldiery, and One's Own
by Niccolo Machiavelli
The risks of using auxiliary troops to defend ones state.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 18: A Settler in Cloisterham
by Charles Dickens
Dick Datchery, a new arrival to Cloisterham, talks to number of the townspeople about the Drood disappearance.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 20: Wherein Oliver is Delivered Over to Mr. William Sikes.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver and Nancy proceed to Bill Sikes' house. Sikes gives a stern warning to Oliver.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 13: Some New Acquaintances are Introduced to the Intelligent Reader, Connected With Whom Various Pleasant Matters Are Related , Appertaining to this History.
by Charles Dickens
Fagin is angered by Oliver's sudden absence, fearing that he will reveal the nature of his operation to authorities. At Fagin's insistence, Jack, Charley, and Nancy travel to Pentonville.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 7: More Confidences Than One
by Charles Dickens
Neville confides his past to the Reverend, openly admitting to feelings of "bitter hatred". Neville and the Reverend Crisparkle briefly discuss the situation between Edwin and Rosa.
Beyond the City
Chapter IV: “A Sister’s Secret”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Charles Westmacott is in the care of his aunt because his parents were killed in the Mutiny. Clara and Charles have been talking and as Clara leaves she sees her sister conversing with Harold Denver. Clara presses Ida to tell her what happened between them, but Ida will not allow herself to be looked after. Clara has placed herself in the role of a mother to Ida and cares for her future.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 23: Fire Rises
by Charles Dickens
Throughout the French countryside fires burn as the revolution spreads.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 3: Relates How Oliver Twist was Very Near Getting a Place Which Would Not Have Been a Sinecure.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver, having been punished for his behavior, begs to stay at the workhouse rather than go with Mr. Gamfield.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 9: The Teacher's Library
by Thomas E. Sanders
How teachers can expand their knowledge base through the reading of many different literary sources.
David Copperfield
Chapter 64: A Last Retrospect
by Charles Dickens
David reflects on the present state of affairs.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 16: Relates What Became of Oliver Twist, After he had Been Claimed By Nancy.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver finds himself back at Fagin's house, where Nancy prevents Oliver from further punishment.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 19: In Which a Notable Plan is Discussed and Determined On
by Charles Dickens
Oliver is volunteered for a job with Bill Sikes. Fagin, remembering an earlier incident, keeps his eye on Nancy.
Great Expectations
Chapter 43
by Charles Dickens
Pip prepares to say his farewells.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 8: Daggers Drawn
by Charles Dickens
After escorting the ladies home, Edwin and Neville have a heated discussion. Jasper, emerging from behind the two men, helps to establish a temporary truce between Edwin and Neville. After seeing Neville's reaction, Jasper begins to fear for his nephew's life.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 9: The Gorgon's Head
by Charles Dickens
After receiving a visit from his nephew, Charles Darnay, the Marquis receives a painful message.
Great Expectations
Chapter 21
by Charles Dickens
Pip is introduced to Herbert Pocket, but realizes they have met before.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 52: Fagin's Last Night Alive.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Brownlow and Oliver pay a last visit to the ill-fated Fagin.
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
"A Funeral Poem on the Death of C. E. an Infant Aged Twelve Months."
by Phillis Wheatley
THROUGH airy roads he wings his instant flight
Oliver Twist
Chapter 17: Oliver's Destiny Continuing Unpropitious, Brings a Great Man to London to Injure His Reputation.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Brownlow offers a reward for Oliver's return, prompting Mr. Bumble to pay a visit to the Brownlow estate.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 15: Impeached
by Charles Dickens
Neville is questioned in regards to Edwin's whereabouts. Mr. Grewgious' delivers the news of Edwin and Rosa's decision not to wed to Jasper.
A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
John Baptiste Joseph Fourier
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A biography of John Baptiste Joseph Fourier.
Great Expectations
Chapter 1
by Charles Dickens
Young "Pip" encounters a stranger in the village churchyard.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 46: The Appointment Kept.
by Charles Dickens
Noah observes Nancy's meeting with Mr. Brownlow and Rose. Mr. Brownlow is affected by Nancy's description of Monks.
Beyond the City
Chapter X: “Women of the Future”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The two girls get more eccentric in their ways. Clara begins to wear knickers and Ida wears a short skirt. The two girls then throw a dinner party for Harold and Charles. That is the last straw for the Doctor and he realizes the error of his ways.