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The Life of the Fields

by Richard Jefferies

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The Life of the Fields is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Richard Jefferies. Catalog subjects include Natural history -- Outdoor books; Nature; Paris (France) -- Description and travel. 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

The Life of the Fields is calibrated from 40,541 sampled words across 23 chapters: sentences average 23.3 words, 39.4% exceed 24 words and 4.7% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Extended sentences averaging 23.3 words, with 8.7% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

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4.7% 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

23 chapters

  1. 01THE PAGEANT OF SUMMER13 min
  2. 02II19 min
  3. 03THE FIELD-PLAY28 min
  4. 04BITS OF OAK BARK14 min
  5. 05III6 min
  6. 06MEADOW THOUGHTS17 min
  7. 07CLEMATIS LANE11 min
  8. 08NATURE NEAR BRIGHTON14 min
  9. 09SEA, SKY, AND DOWN9 min
  10. 10JANUARY IN THE SUSSEX WOODS34 min
  11. 11NOTES ON LANDSCAPE PAINTING17 min
  12. 12VILLAGE MINERS18 min
  13. 13MIND UNDER WATER26 min
  14. 14SPORT AND SCIENCE22 min
  15. 15THE SACRIFICE TO TROUT7 min
  16. 16THE HOVERING OF THE KESTREL8 min
  17. 17BIRDS CLIMBING THE AIR13 min
  18. 18II — Section 188 min
  19. 19III — Section 197 min
  20. 20IV14 min
  21. 21VENICE IN THE EAST END8 min
  22. 22THE PIGEONS AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM6 min
  23. 23THE PLAINEST CITY IN EUROPE6 min
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