Henry of Guise
Henry of Guise by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James is available here as the complete text, split into 331 reading sections of 5 sentences, each with audio and tap-to-define vocabulary.
Henry of Guise by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James. Complete source text from Project Gutenberg eBook #39411.
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Henry of Guise
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This edition of Henry of Guise by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James carries the complete text of Project Gutenberg eBook #39411, divided into 4 chapters and 331 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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The complete text of Henry of Guise is here, taken from Project Gutenberg eBook #39411 and divided into 331 sections.
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How is Henry of Guise divided for reading?
Henry of Guise is presented in 4 chapters, each split into sections of 5 sentences for steady reading.
Rather than presenting Henry of Guise as unbroken pages, the text is grouped into 331 sections of 5 sentences each. A section is short enough to hold in mind at once, which suits a reader working in a second language or returning to a long work in short sittings. The sections are gathered into 4 chapters.
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Is this the complete text of Henry of Guise?
Yes. All 1652 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #39411 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.
Which edition of Henry of Guise is used?
Project Gutenberg eBook #39411, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.
How long does Henry of Guise take to read?
About 137 minutes of reading across 331 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.
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Vocabulary met early in Henry of Guise
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