How Long to Read Dictionary of the American West

How Long Does it Take to Read Dictionary of the American West?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 49 minutes to read Dictionary of the American West by Win Blevins

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

Description

Did you ever need to spell “dogie” (as in, get-along-little), or need to know what a “sakey” is? This is the book that can tell you how to spell, pronounce, and define over 5,000 terms relative to the American West. Want to know what a “breachy” cow is? Turn to page 43 to learn that it’s an adjective used to describe a cow that has a tendency to find her way through fences where she isn’t supposed to be. Describes some teenagers we know… Spend hours perusing the dictionary at random, or read straight through to give you a flavor of the West from its beginnings to contemporary days. Laced with photographs and maps, the Dictionary of the American West will make you sound like an expert on all things Western, even if you don’t know your dingus from a dinner plate. Compiled of words brought into English from Native Americans, emigrants, Mormons, Hispanics, migrant workers, loggers, and fur trappers, the dictionary opens up history and culture in an enchanting way. From “Aarigaa!” to “zopilote,” the Dictionary of the American West is a “valuable book, a treasure for any literate American’s library.” (Tony Hillerman)

How long is Dictionary of the American West?

Dictionary of the American West by Win Blevins is 569 pages long, and a total of 147,371 words.

This makes it 192% the length of the average book. It also has 180% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Dictionary of the American West Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 25 minutes to read Dictionary of the American West aloud.

What Reading Level is Dictionary of the American West?

Dictionary of the American West 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.

Where Can I Buy Dictionary of the American West?

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