The Shootist
Glendon Fred Swarthout
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The Shootist
Published
2011
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Pages
215
ISBN-13
9780803238237
ISBN-10
0803238231
Description
A shootist is what later came to be called a gunman, a killer, in the early days of the lawless Wild West. This is the story of one such gunman, who is dying of cancer in a rooming house in El Paso. When news gets around of his approaching death, everyone wants to be in at the end, and wheel around him like vultures, not quite hesitating to keep their distance. The book is a marvel of brevity, filled with unforgettable portraits of the shootist, his landlady and her son, as well of the lesser cameos. The ending is without parallel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Shootist?
This edition of The Shootist has approximately 215 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 Shootist?
For most readers, The Shootist typically takes between 4h 29m and 2h 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 53,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 53,750 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 Shootist?
The estimated word count for The Shootist is approximately 53,750 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 Shootist?
The Shootist was written by Glendon Fred Swarthout.
When was The Shootist published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.