The big boxcar
Alfred Maund
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at 250 WPM2h 58m
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The big boxcar
by Alfred Maund
Published
1957
Publisher
Houghton Miffin
Pages
178
Description
"Five men and a woman, all African Americans, huddle in the rattling darkness of a boxcar headed north, away from a brutal South, seeking freedom and opportunity. They are joined by a white intruder whose own quest puts them all in great danger."--BOOK JACKET. "Like Chaucer's pilgrims in The Canterbury Tales, each of these travelers has a story to tell. These stories - of humor and humiliation, of prostitution and pride, of love and murder - reveal the lives and secrets of the tellers and give this transient community self-respect and solidarity as it hurtles toward arrest or worse."--BOOK JACKET. "The Big Boxcar bears witness to the structural racism of a social order that sets ordinary people of different colors against each other to the disadvantage of all. Alan Wald's introduction documents Maund's life of activism and his uncompromising commitment to social emancipation."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The big boxcar?
This edition of The big boxcar has approximately 178 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 The big boxcar?
For most readers, The big boxcar typically takes between 3h 43m and 2h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,500 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 The big boxcar?
The estimated word count for The big boxcar is approximately 44,500 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 The big boxcar?
The big boxcar was written by Alfred Maund.
When was The big boxcar published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1957. The original work may have been published on a different date.