Powder and hides
Val Gendron
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Powder and hides
by Val Gendron
Published
1954
Publisher
Longmans, Green
Pages
230
Description
This is a coming of age story about Johnny Doan, the son of an army officer stationed in Kansas in 1876. His idol is an old frontiersman, Jed Hardy, who enlists Johnny on one last buffalo hunting trip. It is also a coming of age story about the United States of America as it looks to overcome the Indians of the American plains. A Spanish rancher whose daughter has been kidnapped by Indians demands aid from the army stationed in Kansas at Fort Dodge where Johnny lives and Johnny is privately asked to scout for information when Jed refuses to help the commander of the fort. Johnny's struggle to decide on his future is shaped by his observations while traveling, hunting, and contemplating the morality of the wholesale slaughter of the buffalo. This the story of how the west was won as seen through the eyes of an American teen-ager who decides what he will stand for as a man. Plenty of entertaining adventure and references to historical figures make this a very enjoyable read.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Powder and hides?
This edition of Powder and hides has approximately 230 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 Powder and hides?
For most readers, Powder and hides typically takes between 4h 48m and 3h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,500 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 Powder and hides?
The estimated word count for Powder and hides is approximately 57,500 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 Powder and hides?
Powder and hides was written by Val Gendron.
When was Powder and hides published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1954. The original work may have been published on a different date.