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A Book of Remarkable Criminals

by H. B. (Henry Brodribb) Irving

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A Book of Remarkable Criminals is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to H. B. (Henry Brodribb) Irving. Catalog subjects include Criminals -- Biography. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B1–B2 · Steady progress

A Book of Remarkable Criminals is calibrated from 38,982 sampled words across 10 chapters: sentences average 18.9 words, 27.1% exceed 24 words and 7.9% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Medium-length sentences averaging 18.9 words, with 27.1% extending beyond 24 words

Vocabulary

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7.9% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

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Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 13 calm 30-minute sessions.

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Table of contents

10 chapters

  1. 01The Life of Charles Peace38 min
  2. 02The Career of Robert Butler41 min
  3. 03M. Derues37 min
  4. 04Dr. Castaing41 min
  5. 05Professor Webster32 min
  6. 06The Mysterious Mr. Holmes13 min
  7. 07The Widow Gras32 min
  8. 08Vitalis and Marie Boyer19 min
  9. 09The Fenayrou Case25 min
  10. 10Eyraud and Bompard30 min
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