How Long to Read A Century of Keeping the Peace

How Long Does it Take to Read A Century of Keeping the Peace?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 44 minutes to read A Century of Keeping the Peace by Harry Burroughs

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Fauquier County, Virginia was established in 1759. It is comprised of 660 square miles, some of the most beautiful panoramic views in the Commonwealth, and a population of about 70,000 people. Over the course of the last 260 years, there have been 60 men appointed or elected to the constitutional position of Sheriff.Among the most famous was John Quincy Marr. John Quincy was Sheriff in the 1850's, he established the Virginia Rifles, was appointed a delegate to the First Virginia Secession Convention, he voted with the majority against succession, and on June 1, 1861 Captain John Quincy Marr became the first Confederate officer killed in the Civil War. History is contained within the pages of this book.In addition, since 1914, Fauquier County has elected seven Sheriffs. They are: Stanley Woolf, Sam Hall, Jr., Luther Cox, Ashby Olinger, Joseph Higgs, Jr., Charlie Ray Fox, Jr., and Robert P. Mosier. Each of these men has a fascinating life story but until now there has been virtually nothing written about them. During their service, they faced extraordinary crises including two World Wars, Prohibition, the Great Depression, segregation, blue laws, and the Opioid Epidemic. They also investigated the horrific murders of children, whether an African American was lynched or committed suicide in 1932, and why a Fauquier County billionaire killed her Argentine professional polo player boyfriend.This book, The Sheriffs of Fauquier County: A Century of Keeping the Peace, is a comprehensive and heavily researched look at these men,their accomplishments, challenges, and the times they lived in. The author is a longtime resident of Fauquier County and this book is a must read for those who like detective novels, history, law enforcement, and rural living.

How long is A Century of Keeping the Peace?

A Century of Keeping the Peace by Harry Burroughs is 508 pages long, and a total of 131,064 words.

This makes it 171% the length of the average book. It also has 160% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Century of Keeping the Peace Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 56 minutes to read A Century of Keeping the Peace aloud.

What Reading Level is A Century of Keeping the Peace?

A Century of Keeping the Peace is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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