A long way back
A long way back by Ben Bova is available here as the complete text, split into 113 reading sections of 5 sentences, each with audio and tap-to-define vocabulary.
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This edition of A long way back by Ben Bova carries the complete text of Project Gutenberg eBook #72553, divided into 1 chapters and 113 reading sections of 5 sentences each. Every sentence of the source is kept, and each chapter records which sentences cover which part of the story. Any word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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Is this the complete text of A long way back?
Yes. All 563 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #72553 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.
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Project Gutenberg eBook #72553, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.
How long does A long way back take to read?
About 46 minutes of reading across 113 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.
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- Future
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