How Long to Read Death and Dying in Central Appalachia

How Long Does it Take to Read Death and Dying in Central Appalachia?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read Death and Dying in Central Appalachia by James K. Crissman

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

Description

James Crissman explores cultural traits related to death and dying in Appalachian sections of Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia, showing how they have changed since the 1600s. Relying on archival materials, almost forty photographs, and interviews with more than 400 mountain dwellers, Crissman focuses on the importance of family and "neighborliness" in mountain society. Written for both scholarly and general audiences, the book contains sections on the death watch, body preparation, selection or construction of a coffin or casket, digging the grave by hand, the wake, the funeral, and other topics. Crissman then demonstrates how technology and the encroachment of American society have turned these vital traditions into the disappearing practices of the past.

How long is Death and Dying in Central Appalachia?

Death and Dying in Central Appalachia by James K. Crissman is 268 pages long, and a total of 69,144 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Death and Dying in Central Appalachia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read Death and Dying in Central Appalachia aloud.

What Reading Level is Death and Dying in Central Appalachia?

Death and Dying in Central Appalachia 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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