One hour
Lillian Eugenia Smith
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at 250 WPM7h 20m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 20m to read One hour.
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440
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One hour
Published
1959
Pages
440
Description
Southern novelist and activist Lillian Smith (1897-1966) considered One Hour her best work of fiction. The novel, originally published in 1959 and long out of print, brilliantly depicts the destructive effects of mass hysteria on the people of a small southern town. The protagonist is an Episcopal minister who chronicles a series of tragic events set in motion when his closest friend, a gifted scientist, is unjustly accused of molesting a young girl. The novel's tensions culminate in an eruption of violence and hate that destroys the community. In a new introduction, Rose Gladney places One Hour in its historical context and highlights its enduring meaning for today's readers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in One hour?
This edition of One hour has approximately 440 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 One hour?
For most readers, One hour typically takes between 9h 10m and 6h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 110,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 110,000 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 One hour?
The estimated word count for One hour is approximately 110,000 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 One hour?
One hour was written by Lillian Eugenia Smith.
When was One hour published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1959. The original work may have been published on a different date.