The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby

Charles Kingsley

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5 hours

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The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby

by Charles Kingsley

1899

Henry Altemus Company

300

Description

The story follows Tom in his land-life as a climbing boy for a chimney-sweep and in his after-life as a water-baby, where he gains redemption from selfishness as well as from drudgery. On to his fantasy Kingsley grafts a series of digressions and comic asides, through which he comments on a range of contemporary issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby?

This edition of The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby has approximately 300 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 water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby?

For most readers, The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby typically takes between 6h 15m and 4h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 75,000 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 water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby?

The estimated word count for The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby is approximately 75,000 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 water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby?

The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby was written by Charles Kingsley.

When was The water-babies: a fairy tale for a land-baby published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 1899. The original work may have been published on a different date.