How Long to Read A Passion for Theth

How Long Does it Take to Read A Passion for Theth?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 33 minutes to read A Passion for Theth by Robert Elsie

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

Description

Theth is a small settlement of the Shala Valley in the northern Albanian Alps. As the crow flies, it is not far from the coastal town of Shkodra, but in reality it is a world away. Getting there involves crossing a high mountain pass on a twisty road. Heavy snow blocks the pass from October to May and leaves Theth in splendid isolation, sometimes for weeks on end. Though it is one of the remotest corners of Europe, Theth has never failed to attract visitors. Edith Durham was in her element when she visited the valley in 1908, as were the Austro-Hungarian scholars Karl Steinmetz and Baron Franz Nopcsa, and the American writer Rose Wilder Lane. During the long years of the Stalinist regime that isolated Albania from the rest of the world (1944-1991), few foreigners were allowed into the valley due to its proximity to the Montenegrin border. The region was severely depopulated in the 1990s and only a couple of families remained in Theth over the winter. Things have changed in the last few years. Theth has become a unique, yet still little-known holiday destination for a hardy breed on travellers - hikers, mountain-climbers and visitors with a spirit of adventure. The native inhabitants have come back, too, and many of them have refurbished their homes to serve as modest guesthouses for the ever-increasing number of visitors. "A Passion for Theth: Albania's Rugged Shangri-La" presents the beauties of Theth and the northern Albanian Alps in the photos of Dutch photographer Herman Zonderland. Robert Elsie and Gerda Mulder introduce the region with the writings of the early explorers and travellers to the valley to the accompaniment of old photographs of the period. This material is supplemented by contemporary writings on the valley today, on the families living there and on the impact of tourism in the region. These contemporary texts, based upon interviews and travel accounts by Gerda Mulder from 1995-2013, add a personal touch. About the authors: Robert Elsie is a Canadian scholar and specialist in Albanian studies. He has published many books about the country and its history and culture. He is currently based in Berlin, Germany. See www.elsie.de Gerda Mulder has been travelling to Albania since the 1970s. She is the author of the first Dutch-language travel guide to Albania (1983) and is currently manager of the Dutch Herman Zonderland is a noted professional photographer who lives in Delft, the Netherlands. See www.zonderland.nl

How long is A Passion for Theth?

A Passion for Theth by Robert Elsie is 326 pages long, and a total of 83,456 words.

This makes it 110% the length of the average book. It also has 102% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Passion for Theth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 36 minutes to read A Passion for Theth aloud.

What Reading Level is A Passion for Theth?

A Passion for Theth 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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