The son
Philipp Meyer
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The son
Published
2013
Publisher
Ecco Press, An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
561
ISBN-13
9780062120397
ISBN-10
0062120395
Description
Part epic of Texas, part classic coming-of-age story, part unflinching portrait of the bloody price of power, this is a novel that maps the legacy of violence in the American West through the lives of the McCulloughs, an ambitious family as resilient and dangerous as the land they claim. Spring, 1849. Eli McCullough is thirteen years old when a marauding band of Comanches takes him captive. Brave and clever, Eli quickly adapts to life among the Comanches, learning their ways and waging war against their enemies, including white men, which complicates his sense of loyalty and understanding of who he is. But when disease, starvation, and overwhelming numbers of armed Americans decimate the tribe, Eli finds himself alone. Neither white nor Indian, civilized nor fully wild, he must carve a place for himself in a world in which he does not fully belong, a journey of adventure, tragedy, hardship, grit, and luck that reverberates in the lives of his progeny.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The son?
This edition of The son has approximately 561 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 son?
For most readers, The son typically takes between 11h 41m and 7h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 140,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 140,250 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 son?
The estimated word count for The son is approximately 140,250 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 son?
The son was written by Philipp Meyer.
When was The son published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.