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Two Summers in Guyenne: A Chronicle of the Wayside and Waterside

by Edward Harrison Barker

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About this book

Two Summers in Guyenne: A Chronicle of the Wayside and Waterside is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Edward Harrison Barker. Catalog subjects include Guyenne (France). 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

Two Summers in Guyenne: A Chronicle of the Wayside and Waterside is calibrated from 40,270 sampled words across 12 chapters: sentences average 26.2 words, 45.1% exceed 24 words and 6.1% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 26.2 words, with 18% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

6.1% 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 11 calm 30-minute sessions.

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Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on voice, structure and recurring images

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Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

12 chapters

  1. 01TWO SUMMERS IN GUYENNE2 min
  2. 02PREFACE2 min
  3. 03LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS2 min
  4. 04THE UPPER DORDOGNE.29 min
  5. 05ACROSS THE MOORS OF THE CORRÈZE.27 min
  6. 06IN THE VISCOUNTY OF TURENNE.23 min
  7. 07IN UPPER PÉRIGORD.25 min
  8. 08IN THE VALLEY OF THE VÉZÈRE.18 min
  9. 09IN THE VALLEY OF THE ISLE.43 min
  10. 10FROM PÉRIGUEUX TO RIBERAC (BY BRANTÔME).28 min
  11. 11THE DESERT OF THE DOUBLE34 min
  12. 12A CANOE VOYAGE ON THE DRONNE.48 min
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