How Long to Read Children in Care, 1834–1929

How Long Does it Take to Read Children in Care, 1834–1929?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read Children in Care, 1834–1929 by Rosemary A Steer

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

Description

For centuries, there have been children who have not lived with their birth parents for a range of reasons and have been taken into the care of the state, voluntary societies, other families or employers, temporarily or permanently. The origins of this book lie in Rosemary Steer’s study of the lives of over 300 children who came into the care of a charity in the village of Dickleburgh in Norfolk started in the 1870s by the Rector’s wife, Mrs Louisa Brandreth. This book extends the study of children in care across the country to cover the main period of the Poor Law Amendment Act (the ‘new poor law’) from 1834 to 1929. Using a wide range of sources including contemporary social commentaries and inquiries, poor law records, charity case files, court records, newspapers, parliamentary inquiries, census returns, parish records and personal accounts, Rosemary Steer details the range of provision and explores the lives of some of these children, before, during and after their time in care. Research into the care of pauper children has usually been anonymized, but Children in Care includes examples of named children, and through numerous case studies, we hear these children’s stories, sometimes in their own words or those of the adults who had charge of them. It is unlikely that many of these pauper children would feature in any other study, other than individually within the context of family history, so this book also has the benefit of highlighting the lives of some of the least regarded of society.

How long is Children in Care, 1834–1929?

Children in Care, 1834–1929 by Rosemary A Steer is 216 pages long, and a total of 55,296 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Children in Care, 1834–1929 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 2 minutes to read Children in Care, 1834–1929 aloud.

What Reading Level is Children in Care, 1834–1929?

Children in Care, 1834–1929 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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