How Long to Read A History of the Shaffer Hotel

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of the Shaffer Hotel?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 32 minutes to read A History of the Shaffer Hotel by Dixie Boyle

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

Description

The Shaffer Hotel has been a New Mexico landmark since it was constructed in 1923 during the town's boom years. Mountainair, founded in 1903, was an up and coming town along the Santa Fe Railroad line. The area had filled with pinto bean farmers and Clem Shaffer's hotel added a sense of civilization to the unsettled country and soon became a destination point for those traveling in the isolated landscape. Shaffer was quite the character according to those who knew him. He enjoyed a drink or two and was constantly trading land or wagons or any item he could find to trade. It seemed he was always involved in some business deal. Shaffer pushed for the development and success of Mountainair and lured visitors to the hotel where he told wonderful stories. The hotel's restaurant was successful because of Lena Shaffer. She did most of the cooking and cleaning and served T-bone steaks for 50 cents. The menu also listed a family style daily special for 65 cents for adults, 40 cents for children. The house bargain no doubt was the Special Bean Dinner--pintos, bread, butter and coffee for 15 cents. Lena worked hard to make the business into a first-class endeavor. The hotel is also known for its paranormal activity. The ghosts sighted the most often are Clem and Lena Shaffer, but guests have described other ghostly encounters while staying the night at the hotel. Those working at the hotel have been approached by different ghosts throughout the years. The book contains descriptions of many of these ghostly stories. Clem Shaffer also established Rancho Bonito, a small ranch south of Mountainair where he created his animal art. He fished and entertained visitors there, as the location was quite popular in the 1940s and 1950s. The ranch is now closed to visitors but those wishing a peek can drive by and see his unusual gate and buildings. The book also discusses the many managers and owners of the hotel over the years. Some stayed a few months while others remained for years. But, Clem and Lena Shaffer remained the longest.

How long is A History of the Shaffer Hotel?

A History of the Shaffer Hotel by Dixie Boyle is 92 pages long, and a total of 23,184 words.

This makes it 31% the length of the average book. It also has 28% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of the Shaffer Hotel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 6 minutes to read A History of the Shaffer Hotel aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of the Shaffer Hotel?

A History of the Shaffer Hotel is suitable for students ages 10 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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