The Light in the Forest
Conrad Richter
Reading Time
at 250 WPM2h 59m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 2h 59m to read The Light in the Forest.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
6
days at 30 min/day
179
total minutes
The Light in the Forest
Published
1953
Publisher
Knopf
Pages
179
Description
A white boy, captured by Native Americans, grows to his teens as an Indian, is then forced by treaty to return to his white family. Needless to say, he has a tremendously difficult time adjusting. Emotional conflicts arise from all sides, leading to a climactic ending.
Subjects
The Federalist, or, The New Constitution
The deerslayer
Kleine Katechismus
Edgar Huntley
Dear America
An account of the history, manners, and customs of the Indian nations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Light in the Forest?
This edition of The Light in the Forest has approximately 179 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 Light in the Forest?
For most readers, The Light in the Forest typically takes between 3h 44m and 2h 29m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 59m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,750 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 The Light in the Forest?
The estimated word count for The Light in the Forest is approximately 44,750 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 The Light in the Forest?
The Light in the Forest was written by Conrad Richter.
When was The Light in the Forest published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1953. The original work may have been published on a different date.