Kidnapped
Robert Louis Stevenson
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at 250 WPM8h 36m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 8h 36m to read Kidnapped.
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Kidnapped
Published
1974-07-01
Publisher
Collins
Pages
516
ISBN-13
9780004246369
ISBN-10
0004246365
Description
KIDNAPPED is an adventure story that has become the model for any thriller of escape and suspense. Set in 1751, the flight of David Balfour and Alan Breck across the Highlands of Scotland is based on real events. Though he wrote the book to make money, while living as an invalid in Bournemouth. Stevenson was proud of it; he inscribed a presentation copy with the couplet. Here is the one sound page of all my writing. The one I'm proud of and that I delight in. Rowland Hilder is famous for his paintings of the English countryside but his work in book illustration covered a much wider canvas. His drawing for KIDNAPPED were first published in 1930 and have undeservedly, been long out of print. A sixteen-year-old orphan is kidnapped by his villainous uncle, but later escapes and becomes involved in the struggle of the Scottish highlanders against English rule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Kidnapped?
This edition of Kidnapped has approximately 516 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 Kidnapped?
For most readers, Kidnapped typically takes between 10h 45m and 7h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 129,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 129,000 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 Kidnapped?
The estimated word count for Kidnapped is approximately 129,000 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 Kidnapped?
Kidnapped was written by Robert Louis Stevenson.
When was Kidnapped published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1974-07-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.