NCERT Class 10 English - Footprints Without Feet – All Chapters

All chapters of NCERT Class 10 English - Footprints Without Feet with notes, solutions, MCQ questions and video lectures. Study each chapter thoroughly with our free CBSE study material.

Chapters List

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Chapter 1 – A Triumph of Surgery

Tricki, an overfed and neglected dog, was suffering due to Mrs Pumphrey’s indulgence. With strict diet, exercise, and social interaction with other dogs at the clinic, he recovered rapidly and became healthy, energetic, and playful. His transformation delighted both the vet and Mrs Pumphrey.

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Chapter 2 – The Thief’s Story

A young thief named Hari Singh tries to steal money from the trusting and kind Anil but hesitates, realizing the value of learning and trust. In the end, he returns the stolen money and decides to stay, appreciating the chance to learn to read, write, and live honestly.

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Chapter 3 – The Midnight Visitor

Fowler meets the secret agent Ausable, who appears ordinary and unheroic, yet handles a dangerous spy situation with wit. When Max, a sly intruder, tries to seize an important report, Ausable calmly outsmarts him, revealing clever deception and resourcefulness.

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Chapter 4 – A Question of Trust

Horace Danby, a skilled but secretive thief, plans to steal jewels from Shotover Grange. A clever young lady tricks him into opening her safe, and he gives her the jewels, only to be arrested later. His love for books and thrill of crime remain, but he learns a harsh lesson in deception.

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Chapter 5 – Footprints without Feet

Griffin, a brilliant but lawless scientist, discovers invisibility and uses it to escape, steal, and hide. His strange behavior at the Iping inn terrifies Mrs. Hall and the villagers. Eventually, his invisibility causes chaos, and even the police struggle to catch him.

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Chapter 6 – The Making of a Scientist

Richard H. Ebright’s scientific journey began with collecting butterflies, guided by his curious mind and supportive mother. Through experiments on monarchs and their hormones, he developed groundbreaking theories on cell life and DNA. His dedication and curiosity led him to Harvard and international recognition in science.

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Chapter 7 – The Necklace

Matilda Loisel, unhappy with her modest life, borrows a necklace to attend a grand ball, only to lose it. She and her husband spend ten years repaying the debt, enduring hardship and toil. In the end, she learns the necklace was fake, teaching her a harsh lesson about pride and materialism.

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Chapter 8 – Bholi

Bholi, a shy and stammering girl, overcomes her insecurities through education and guidance. At her wedding, she boldly refuses to marry a greedy, dishonourable man, asserting her self-respect. She chooses to dedicate her life to her parents and teaching, showing courage and dignity.

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Chapter 9 – The Book That Saved the Earth

In the twenty-fifth century, Martians misinterpret Earth books as food and communication devices. Their commander, Think-Tank, panics after reading nursery rhymes, fearing an invasion by Earthlings. Eventually, Earthlings teach Martians to read properly, preventing conflict, and establishing friendly ties between the two planets.