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How long does it take to read The Blackguard?

"The Blackguard" is approximately 28,192 words, which takes the average reader (~250 words per minute) about 1.9 hours to finish. Lex tracks your reading time and pages-per-session so you can see your real pace.

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Who wrote The Blackguard?

"The Blackguard" was written by Roger Pocock and published in 1915. English author celebrated for his adventurous tales and vivid depictions of the American West.

The Blackguard

1915

Roger Pocock

The Blackguard

Roger Pocock

1915

The Blackguard, published in 1915 by Roger Pocock, is a novel set in the rugged Canadian Rockies, focusing on Constable La Mancha, known as the Blackguard, a member of the North-West Mounted Police. The story explores themes of camaraderie, personal struggle, and the clash between civilization and wilderness. La Mancha's complex character and his contentious friendship with Corporal Dandy Irvine drive the narrative as he seeks acceptance and purpose amidst societal judgment and his own self-destructive tendencies.