King Time
King Time, or The Mystical Land of the Hours, published in 1908, is a children's fantasy by Percy Keese Fitzhugh, later known for his scouting stories, with color plates by L. J. Bridgman. A little boy recovering from an illness, bored by the slow ticking of the hall clock, accepts an invitation from Mr. Three O'Clock and travels into the realm where the hours of the day live as people, ruled by Father Time. On the journey the traveler meets minstrels, a magical flower, the legendary Wollerperleck, a group of colonial hours and the mighty Duke Procrastinate, and learns why time must be kept. Verse and prose alternate, and the humor relies on puns and whimsy. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about King Time
King Time by Percy Keese Fitzhugh can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read King Time online?
Yes. King Time opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is King Time free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of King Time is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is King Time in the public domain?
Yes. King Time by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read King Time?
About 2 h 15 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is King Time?
King Time by Percy Keese Fitzhugh is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
