The Tinder-Box
Maria Thompson Daviess
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at 250 WPM5h 40m
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The Tinder-Box
Published
September 12, 2007
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing, LLC
Pages
340
ISBN-13
9780548474761
ISBN-10
0548474761
Description
From the book:All love is a gas, and it takes either loneliness, strength of character, or religion to liquefy it into a condition to be ladled out of us, one to another. There is a certain dangerously volatile state of it; and occasionally people, especially of opposite sexes, try to administer it to each other in that form, with asphyxiation resulting to both hearts. And I'm willing to confess that it is generally a woman's fault when such an accident occurs. That is, it is a mistake of her nature, not one of intent. But she is learning! Also when a woman is created, the winds have wooed star-dust, rose-dew, peach-down, and a few flint-shavings into a whirlwind of deviltry, and the world at large looks on in wonder and sore amazement, as well as breathless interest. I know, because I am one, and have just been waked up by the gyrations of the cyclone; and I'm deeply confounded. I don't like it, and wish I could have slept longer, but Fate and Jane Mathers decreed otherwise. At least Jane decreed, and Fate seems so far helpless to controvert the decree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Tinder-Box?
This edition of The Tinder-Box has approximately 340 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 Tinder-Box?
For most readers, The Tinder-Box typically takes between 7h 5m and 4h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 85,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 85,000 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 Tinder-Box?
The estimated word count for The Tinder-Box is approximately 85,000 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 Tinder-Box?
The Tinder-Box was written by Maria Thompson Daviess.
When was The Tinder-Box published?
The publication date for this specific edition is September 12, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.