In the last century, throughout most Middle Eastern countries, it was common to give the distances between cities in walking distances. For example, Khaybar is ten days' journey by foot to Jeddah. See also. Pacing (surveying) Pace (unit) League (unit) Parasang; Biblical mile; References
A mass-market paperback is a small, usually non-illustrated, inexpensive bookbinding format. This includes the UK A-format books of 110 mm Ã 178 mm (4.3 in Ã 7.0 in) and the US pocketbook format books of a similar size.
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  paperback book, paper-back book, paperback, softback book, softback, soft-cover book, soft-cover(adj) a book with paper covers. 2  paperback, paperbacked(adj) (of books) having a flexible binding.