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In Search of a Son

by William S. Walsh

Read the complete In Search of a Son by William S. Walsh in 30 sections, with a B1–B2 English level estimate.

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About this book

In Search of a Son by William S. Walsh is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction; Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction; Friendship -- Juvenile fiction. Linden organizes its 30 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B1–B2.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B1–B2 · Steady progress

In Search of a Son is calibrated from 37,187 sampled words across 30 chapters: sentences average 15.2 words, 17.5% exceed 24 words and 5% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Medium-length sentences averaging 15.2 words, with 17.5% extending beyond 24 words

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

5% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Short commitment

Many short stopping points support flexible sessions. About 7 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Use chapter or section breaks to keep context while reading steadily

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

30 chapters

  1. 01Opening material2 min
  2. 02CHAPTER VIII.2 min
  3. 03CHAPTER XXVII.6 min
  4. 04CHAPTER II.5 min
  5. 05CHAPTER III.5 min
  6. 06CHAPTER IV.5 min
  7. 07CHAPTER V.4 min
  8. 08CHAPTER VI.6 min
  9. 09CHAPTER VII.4 min
  10. 10CHAPTER VIII. · Section 25 min
  11. 11CHAPTER IX.5 min
  12. 12CHAPTER X.5 min
  13. 13CHAPTER XI.5 min
  14. 14CHAPTER XII.5 min
  15. 15CHAPTER XIII.4 min
  16. 16CHAPTER XIV.8 min
  17. 17CHAPTER XV.5 min
  18. 18CHAPTER XVI.7 min
  19. 19CHAPTER XVII.8 min
  20. 20CHAPTER XVIII.6 min
  21. 21CHAPTER XIX.4 min
  22. 22CHAPTER XX.8 min
  23. 23CHAPTER XXI.5 min
  24. 24CHAPTER XXII.9 min
  25. 25CHAPTER XXIII.5 min
  26. 26CHAPTER XXIV.5 min
  27. 27CHAPTER XXV.8 min
  28. 28CHAPTER XXVI.13 min
  29. 29CHAPTER XXVII. · Section 25 min
  30. 30CHAPTER XXVIII.6 min
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