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Feb. 1, 2026

A GENERAL HISTORY OF THE PYRATES (CHAP 2-3) CAPT MARTEL & CAPT BLACKB…

The story of Capt.Martel, who was notable in 1716 and 1717 until his disappearance, and of Capt "Teach", also known as Blackbeard, who raided ships from 1716 until his demise at Ocracoke NC in the fall of 1718. There is much ...

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Jan. 24, 2026

A GENERAL HISTORY OF THE PYRATES BY DANIEL DEFOE (CHAP 1) HENRY AVERY…

FIRST- OUR INTRODUCTION TO 'A GENERAL HISTORY OF THE ROBBERIES AND MURDERS OF PYRATES' BY CAPT SAMUELJOHNSON , which is the excat name of the edition I'm using which is found at Gutenberg- and since the given author's name do...

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Jan. 16, 2026

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP,117) THE FIFTH OF OCTOBER (FINAL CHA…

The Count of Monte Cristo was an enormous commercial and critical success, captivating readers with its intricate plot and universal themes. Following its publication, Alexandre Dumas earned a fortune but died poor due to an ...

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Jan. 14, 2026

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 115-116) LUIGI VAMPA'S BILL OF FARE…

CHAP 115 SUMMARY Peppino, the jailor in the catacombs, announces to Danglars the next day that, if the banker would like to eat, he must pay 100,000 francs for a chicken, or 100,000 francs for a loaf of bread. Peppino says he...

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Jan. 11, 2026

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 113-114) THE PAST and PEPPINO

113 THE PAST SUMMARY the Count returns to Marseilles with Maximilien Morrel, witnessing Albert's departure for Africa before visiting Mercédès, who accepts her fate, and then revisiting his old prison cell at the Château d'If...

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Jan. 7, 2026

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 111-112) EXPIATION and THE DEPART…

In chapters 111 and 112 of The Count of Monte Cristo, titled "Expiation" and "The Departure," the story reaches a critical psychological turning point as the Count's quest for revenge results in unintended tragedy. Chapter 11...

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Jan. 4, 2026

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 109-110) THE ASSIZES and THE INDIC…

CHAP 109 THE ASSIZES Chateau-Renaud, Debray, and Beauchamp are in court to see the beginning of the famous Benedetto Affair. They discuss the rumor that the murderer in the house of Villefort is young Edouard, who has bec...

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Dec. 31, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 107-108) THE LIONS DEN and THE JUD…

The scene shifts to the prison, called the Lion’s Pit, where violent criminals are kept awaiting trial. This includes Andrea, who still insists to the other prisoners that he is of royal birth, although they make fun of him, ...

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Dec. 28, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 105-106) DIVIDING THE PROCEEDS and …

The Count heads to Pere Lachaise where the funeral is taking place, and finds Maximilien off to the side of the funeral ceremony itself, overcome with grief. The Count then follows Morrel back to the home of Julie and Emmanue...

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Dec. 24, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 103-104) MAXIMILIAN and DANGLERS SI…

CHAPTER 103 MAXIMILIAN Analysis Maximilien flies into a hysterical rage on hearing the news that his intended, Valentine, is dead. He does this in the presence of Villefort, the doctor, and Noirtier. When Villefort and the d...

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Dec. 21, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 101-102) LOCUSTA and VALENTINE

In 101 and 102 the effort to kill Valentine continues....and that'sall I can say here. EXCEPT:PLEASE SEND REVIEWS AND SHARE WITH YOUR PALS !

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Dec. 17, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 99-100) THE LAW and THE APPARARITION

CHAP 99-THE LAW The Baroness Danglars, unsure what to do with herself and believing that Eugenie and Danglars are both locked in their rooms, first goes to visit Debray. But she finds him out at the club, and so later that da...

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Dec. 14, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 97-98) THE DEPARTURE FOR BELGIUM and…

CHAP 97 THE DEPARTURE FOR BELGIUM Eugenie shears her hair and says she will dress as a man and accompany Louise to Belgium with what money they can grab. They will live together as partners and musicians, thus earning money ...

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Dec. 10, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 95-96) FATHER AND DAUGHTER, THE CON…

CHAP 95 FATHER AND DAUGHTER Eugenie requests a formal meeting with Danglars, in whom she confides that she no longer wishes to marry anyone, especially Andrea Cavalcanti, who seems fine enough to her but has no charm beyond ...

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Dec. 7, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 93-94)

CHAP 93 VALENTINE Maximilien Morrel, fresh from the aborted duel, goes to visit Valentine at the Villefort home, where she announces that she has decided that finally she and Noirtier will move out together into their own q...

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Dec. 3, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 91-92) MOTHER & SON and THE SUICIDE

SPOILER CAUTION Chapter 91: The Meeting Monte Cristo confides to Maximilian and Emmanuel that he plans to let himself be killed. He then demonstrates his almost superhuman skill with the pistol so that there will be no doubt...

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Nov. 30, 2025

HE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CAPS 89-90) A NOTURNAL INTERVIEW, THE MEET…

Two dramatic chapters no summary to give away the plot.......

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Nov. 26, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 87-88) THE CHALLENGE and THE INSULT

CHAP 87 THE CHALLENGE SummaryAnalysis Infuriated, Morcerf says that he must go to the man who set all these things in motion. He asks Beauchamp if he knows who could have planted the story at the rival paper, and Beauchamp s...

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Nov. 23, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 85-86) THE JOURNEY and THE TRIAL

SummaryAnalysis CHAP 85 THE JOURNEY When the two men reach the Count, they do not tell him what has happened, although the Count can sense that Albert is out of sorts. At this, the Count suggests that Albert travel with him...

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Nov. 19, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 84) BEAUCHAMP

Beauchamp visits Albert after their agreed-upon three weeks have passed, and reveals that he has spent these three weeks traveling out to Janina and back, to see whether there is any truth in the story touching on the reputat...

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Nov. 16, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 82-83)

CHAP 82 SUMMARY Monte Cristo does indeed go to Auteuil to try out some horses. There, however, Baptistin informs him that an anonymous letter has arrived saying that the Count’s house in Paris is to be burgled that night. The...

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Nov. 12, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 81) THE ROOM OF THE RETIRED BAKER

CHAPTER 81 THE ROOM OF THE RETIRED BAKER Andrea receives his monthly installment from his “father,” via the Count, who is managing the income for him by drawing on Danglars’ bank. Danglars is convinced that Andrea comes fr...

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Nov. 9, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAPS 79-80)

CHAP 79 THE LEMONADE still in a good mood, Maximilien walks to the Villefort home, where he is scheduled to meet with Valentine (who is now free of her engagement to Franz) and Noirtier. Valentine interprets for her grandfath...

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Nov. 5, 2025

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (CHAP 78) PANNINA

The chapter opens with Fernand de Morcerf meeting Danglars at the latter’s home. Morcerf is there, finally, to confirm what the two men have discussed between themselves for eight years: that Albert is to marry Eugenie. But M...

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