Standing at the scratch line
Guy Johnson
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Standing at the scratch line
by Guy Johnson
Published
2001
Publisher
Villard
Pages
555
ISBN-10
0375756671
Description
The story opens in 1916 in the steamy bayous of Louisiana. Young LeRoi "King" Tremain and his uncle Jake attempt a raid on a rival family's compound. In doing so, Jake dies, but not before LeRoi kills two corrupt white deputies. Forced by his family to leave everything he knows until the heat dies down, LeRoi embarks on a vivid adventure that first takes him to France during World War I, where he finds it is just as easy to kill vicious, bigoted U.S. soldiers as it is to kill Germans. Dubbed "le Roi du Mort" - the king of death - by the French because of his coldhearted, machinistic killing on the battlefield, King returns to America an ambitious man. Driven to create a family dynasty much like the one he was forced to leave, he battles the Mob in Jazz Age Harlem, fights the Ku Klux Klan in Louisiana, and outwits crooked politicians trying to control a black township in Oklahoma. Those who cross him are left bloodied, bruised, or dead. Along the way, he marries Serena Baddeaux, a woman strong enough to stand by King's side, and who matches his determination, courage, and grit. Though more concerned with skin color and social standing than with the truth, she nonetheless knows no boundaries when it comes to protecting her family.
Subjects
Army Life in a Black Regiment
Yearning
We Want to Do More Than Survive
A school history of the Negro race in America, from 1619 to 1890
History of Negro soldiers in the Spanish-American War
The colored patriots of the American Revolution
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Standing at the scratch line?
This edition of Standing at the scratch line has approximately 555 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 Standing at the scratch line?
For most readers, Standing at the scratch line typically takes between 11h 34m and 7h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 138,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 15m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 138,750 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 Standing at the scratch line?
The estimated word count for Standing at the scratch line is approximately 138,750 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 Standing at the scratch line?
Standing at the scratch line was written by Guy Johnson.
When was Standing at the scratch line published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.