How Long to Read Black River Legacies

How Long Does it Take to Read Black River Legacies?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 30 minutes to read Black River Legacies by Camille Grantham Smith

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

Description

Stories and family photographs from three generations of New Mexico pioneer families enliven the pages of this memoir by Olivia Smith Quist, with writings/conversations from her mother, Camille Grantham Smith. The book is a promise fulfilled by a daughter to her mother. The co-authors create a detailed and poignant picture of life settling and growing up on the family ranch and farm at Black River near the town of Carlsbad. Interspersed with her mother's memories, Olivia weaves a historical tapestry, starting with her paternal grandparents' thread. Julian and Mottie Smith settled a homestead in 1884 in the New Mexico Territory, even before the founding of the town of Eddy-later Carlsbad. They had ten children, including Dean, a celebrated WWI aviator who flew the first plane to New Mexico. Family stories also describe how Olivia's maternal grandfather, David Gabriel Grantham, came alone to start a law practice in Carlsbad in 1905, followed the next year by his wife, Mittie Smith, and their children. The eldest daughter, Camille, eventually married Dean Smith, became a noted Southwest artist, and a mother to four children-including Olivia. Olivia's profiles about her siblings reveal how these current-day descendants reflect the daring pioneers' characters and personalities. The co-authors' first-hand commentary, together with recorded accounts from family and friends, provide deep insight into the settlers' motivations to come to the undeveloped area, plus a glimpse into everyday activities within the culture of the colonial Southwest.

How long is Black River Legacies?

Black River Legacies by Camille Grantham Smith is 150 pages long, and a total of 37,500 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Black River Legacies Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Black River Legacies aloud.

What Reading Level is Black River Legacies?

Black River Legacies 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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