It takes the average reader 5 hours and 33 minutes to read America In So Many Words by Allan Metcalf
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This book presents a unique historical view of American English. It chronicles year by year the contributions Americans have made to the vocabulary of English and the words Americans have embraced through the evolution of the nation. For important years from the settlement of Jamestown until 1750, and for every year from 1750 through 1998, a prominent word is analyzed and discussed in its historical context. The result is a fascinating survey of American linguistic culture through past centuries. The authors -- both lifelong students of American English -- bring great depth of understanding...
America In So Many Words by Allan Metcalf 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.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 36 minutes to read America In So Many Words aloud.
America In So Many Words is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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