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Recollections of a Long Life: An Autobiography

by Theodore L. (Theodore Ledyard) Cuyler

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Recollections of a Long Life: An Autobiography is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Theodore L. (Theodore Ledyard) Cuyler. Catalog subjects include Clergy -- United States -- Biography; Cuyler, Theodore L. (Theodore Ledyard), 1822-1909. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

Recollections of a Long Life: An Autobiography is calibrated from 39,395 sampled words across 21 chapters: sentences average 21.5 words, 35.5% exceed 24 words and 7.9% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

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Extended sentences averaging 21.5 words, with 9.6% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

7.9% of sampled words contain nine or more letters and about 1.22 marked archaic terms per thousand words; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 14 calm 30-minute sessions.

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Read with momentum

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Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

21 chapters

  1. 01CHAPTER I11 min
  2. 02CHAPTER II12 min
  3. 03CHAPTER III15 min
  4. 04CHAPTER IV12 min
  5. 05CHAPTER V12 min
  6. 06CHAPTER VI22 min
  7. 07CHAPTER VII11 min
  8. 08CHAPTER VIII6 min
  9. 09CHAPTER IX11 min
  10. 10CHAPTER X22 min
  11. 11CHAPTER XI22 min
  12. 12CHAPTER XII.10 min
  13. 13CHAPTER XIII.21 min
  14. 14CHAPTER XIV.36 min
  15. 15CHAPTER XV20 min
  16. 16CHAPTER XVI31 min
  17. 17CHAPTER XVII.11 min
  18. 18CHAPTER XVIII.25 min
  19. 19CHAPTER XIX.12 min
  20. 20CHAPTER XX.19 min
  21. 21INDEX.6 min
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