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The Settler and the Savage

by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

Read the complete The Settler and the Savage by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne in 14 sections, with a B2–C1 English level estimate.

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About this book

The Settler and the Savage by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction; Friendship -- Juvenile fiction; Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction. Linden organizes its 14 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B2–C1.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B1–B2 · Steady progress

The Settler and the Savage is calibrated from 38,995 sampled words across 14 chapters: sentences average 21.6 words, 35.4% exceed 24 words and 6.7% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 21.6 words, with 13% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

6.7% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Medium commitment

Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 17 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Pause at paragraph breaks, restate long sentences in your own words and use the guide for historical context

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

14 chapters

  1. 01Opening material22 min
  2. 02CHAPTER TWO.15 min
  3. 03CHAPTER THREE.14 min
  4. 04CHAPTER FOUR.9 min
  5. 05CHAPTER FIVE.13 min
  6. 06CHAPTER SIX.11 min
  7. 07CHAPTER SEVEN.19 min
  8. 08CHAPTER EIGHT.14 min
  9. 09CHAPTER NINE.16 min
  10. 10CHAPTER TEN. · Part 156 min
  11. 11CHAPTER TEN. · Part 257 min
  12. 12CHAPTER TEN. · Part 356 min
  13. 13CHAPTER TEN. · Part 456 min
  14. 14CHAPTER TEN. · Part 556 min
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