How Long to Read Absentee Landowning and Exploitation in West Virginia, 1760-1920

How Long Does it Take to Read Absentee Landowning and Exploitation in West Virginia, 1760-1920?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Absentee Landowning and Exploitation in West Virginia, 1760-1920 by Barbara Rasmussen

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

Description

Absentee landowning has long been tied to economic distress in Appalachia. In this important revisionist study, Barbara Rasmussen examines the nature of landownership in five counties of West Virginia and its effects upon the counties' economic and social development. Rasmussen untangles a web of outside domination of the region that commenced before the American Revolution, creating a legacy of hardship that continues to plague Appalachia today. The owners and exploiters of the region have included Lord Fairfax, George Washington, and, most recently, the U.S. Forest Service. The overarching...

How long is Absentee Landowning and Exploitation in West Virginia, 1760-1920?

Absentee Landowning and Exploitation in West Virginia, 1760-1920 by Barbara Rasmussen is 232 pages long, and a total of 58,464 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Absentee Landowning and Exploitation in West Virginia, 1760-1920 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 19 minutes to read Absentee Landowning and Exploitation in West Virginia, 1760-1920 aloud.

What Reading Level is Absentee Landowning and Exploitation in West Virginia, 1760-1920?

Absentee Landowning and Exploitation in West Virginia, 1760-1920 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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