Deadwood
Pete Dexter
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Deadwood
by Pete Dexter
Published
1987
Publisher
Penguin books
Pages
427
ISBN-10
0140099107
Description
This novel by the National Book Award-winning author Pete Dexter captures with lean and rugged prose the spirit of the old West. Wild Bill Hickock is getting old, but he can still shoot a shot glass off the head of a bulldog at thirty paces. He's come to the brawling boomtown of Deadwood to do some gambling. Dogging his footsteps are Calamity Jane, who is crazy in love with Bill, and the vicious Sherriff Boone May, who is looking to make a name for himself any way he can. And one day Bill is quietly playing cards, holding aces over eights, and Boone's weasely little friend Jack McCall walks into the bar with a look in his eyes that says kill....
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Deadwood?
This edition of Deadwood has approximately 427 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Deadwood?
For most readers, Deadwood typically takes between 8h 54m and 5h 56m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 106,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 7m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 106,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Deadwood?
The estimated word count for Deadwood is approximately 106,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Deadwood?
Deadwood was written by Pete Dexter.
When was Deadwood published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1987. The original work may have been published on a different date.