The perilous gard
Elizabeth Marie Pope
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The perilous gard
Published
1974
Publisher
Scholastic
Pages
280
ISBN-13
9780590460576
ISBN-10
0590460579
Description
In 1558 while imprisoned in a remote castle, a young girl becomes involved in a series of events that leads to an underground labyrinth peopled by the last practitioners of druidic magic.
The Sword of Shannara
Druids and druidism
Druids and druidism
Stonehenge and Druidism
The Welsh question and Druidism
An Acceptable Time (Time Quintet #5 / O'Keefe Family #4)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The perilous gard?
This edition of The perilous gard has approximately 280 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 perilous gard?
For most readers, The perilous gard typically takes between 5h 50m and 3h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,000 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 The perilous gard?
The estimated word count for The perilous gard is approximately 70,000 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 The perilous gard?
The perilous gard was written by Elizabeth Marie Pope.
When was The perilous gard published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1974. The original work may have been published on a different date.