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The Boys' Book of Submarines

by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins, Virgil D. Collins

Read the complete The Boys' Book of Submarines by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins and Virgil D. Collins in 17 sections, with a B2–C1 English level estimate.

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About this book

The Boys' Book of Submarines by A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins and Virgil D. Collins is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include Submarines (Ships) -- Juvenile literature; Submarines (Ships) -- Design and construction -- Juvenile literature; Submarines (Ships) -- Models -- Juvenile literature. Linden organizes its 17 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B2–C1.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

The Boys' Book of Submarines is calibrated from 40,000 sampled words across 17 chapters: sentences average 29.7 words, 56.4% exceed 24 words and 6.8% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 29.7 words, with 26.5% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

6.8% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Short commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 8 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

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

17 chapters

  1. 01Opening material3 min
  2. 02I. THE FIRST OF THE SUBMARINES 12 min
  3. 03IV. THE HEART OF THE SUBMARINE 732 min
  4. 04VII. THE WONDERFUL EYE OF THE SUBMARINE 1292 min
  5. 05X. HOW THE SUBMARINE ATTACKS 1712 min
  6. 06CHAPTER I16 min
  7. 07CHAPTER II25 min
  8. 08CHAPTER III19 min
  9. 09CHAPTER IV15 min
  10. 10CHAPTER V22 min
  11. 11CHAPTER VI11 min
  12. 12CHAPTER VII12 min
  13. 13CHAPTER VIII13 min
  14. 14CHAPTER IX10 min
  15. 15CHAPTER X11 min
  16. 16CHAPTER XI10 min
  17. 17CHAPTER XII26 min
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A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins

A. Frederick (Archie Frederick) Collins is credited in the source edition of The Radio Amateur's Hand Book A Complete, Authentic and Informative Work on Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony. Browse the available works and their edition records below.

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Virgil D. Collins

Virgil D. Collins is represented in Linden by 1 complete, source-verified public-domain work. The profile retains the author identity and recorded life dates from the official edition metadata.

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