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Wake-Robin

by John Burroughs

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Wake-Robin is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to John Burroughs. Catalog subjects include Natural history -- Outdoor books; Birds -- United States. 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

Wake-Robin is calibrated from 40,216 sampled words across 10 chapters: sentences average 22.7 words, 37% exceed 24 words and 6% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 22.7 words, with 10.5% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

6% 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 9 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

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

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Begin with chapter one

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Table of contents

10 chapters

  1. 01VOLUME I2 min
  2. 02LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS6 min
  3. 03II IN THE HEMLOCKS39 min
  4. 04III THE ADIRONDACKS28 min
  5. 05IV BIRDS'-NESTS35 min
  6. 06V SPRING AT THE CAPITAL WITH AN EYE TO THE BIRDS35 min
  7. 07VI BIRCH BROWSINGS38 min
  8. 08VII THE BLUEBIRD13 min
  9. 09VIII THE INVITATION29 min
  10. 10INDEX4 min
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