Dombey and Son (eBook)

After a childhood blighted by poverty, commercial success came early to Charles Dickens (1812–70). By the age of 24, he was an international sensation whose new novels were eagerly anticipated. Two centuries later, Dickens' popularity endures as readers revel in the warm humanity and humor of his tales of self-discovery.

I. Dombey and Son II. In which Timely Provision is made for an Emergency that will sometimes arise in the best regulated Families III. In which Mr. Dombey, as a Man and a Father, is seen at the head of the Home-Department IV. In which some more First Appearances are made on the Stage of these Adventures V. Paul's Progress and Christening VI. Paul's Second Deprivation VII. A Bird's-eye glimpse of Miss Tox's Dwelling-place; also of the State of Miss Tox's Affections Viii. Paul's further Progress, Growth, and Character IX. In which the Wooden Midshipman's gets into Trouble X. Containing the Sequel of the Midshipman's Disaster XI. Paul's Introduction to a new Scene XII. Paul's Education XIII. Shipping Intelligence and Office Business XIV. Paul grows more and more Old-fashioned, and goes Home for the Holidays  XV. Amazing Artfulness of Captain Cuttle, and a new Pursuit for Walter Gay XVI. What the Waves were always saying XVII. Captain Cuttle does a little Business for the young people XVIII. Father and Daughter XIX. Walter goes away XX. Mr. Dombey goes upon a Journey XXI. New Faces XXII. A Trifle of Management by Mr. Carker the Manager XXIII. Florence Solitary and the Midshipman Mysterious XXIV. The Study of a Loving Heart XXV. Strange news of Uncle Sol XXVI. Shadows of the Past and Future XXVII. Deeper Shadows XXVIII. Alterations XXIX. The Opening of the Eyes of Mrs. Chick XXX. The Interval before the Marriage XXXI. The Wedding XXXII. The Wooden Midshipman goes to Pieces XXXIII. Contrasts XXXIV. Another Mother and Daughter XXXV. The Happy Pair XXXVI. Housewarming XXXVII. More Warnings than One XXXVIII. Miss Tox improves an Old Acquaintance XXXIX. Further Adventures of Captain Edward Cuttle, Mariner XL. Domestic Relations XLI. New Voices on the Waves XLII. Confidential and Accidental XLIII. The Watches of the Night XLIV. A Separation XLV. The Trusty Agent XLVI. Recognizant and Reflective XLVII. The Thunderbolt XLVIII. The Flight of Florence XLIX. The Midshipman makes a Discovery L. Mr. Toot's Complaints LI. Mr. Dombey and the World LII. Secret Intelligence LIII. More Intelligence LIV. The Fugitives  LV. Rob the Grinder loses his Place LVI. Several People Delighted, and the Game Chicken Disgusted LVII. Another Wedding LVIII. After a Lapse LIX. Retribution LX. Chiefly Matrimonial LXI. Relenting LXII. Final