How Long to Read Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie

How Long Does it Take to Read Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 40 minutes to read Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie by Jean Ritchie

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

Description

Jean Ritchie is the best known and most respected singer of traditional ballads in the United States. It has been nearly thirty years since she originally published Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians, and the music found here tells the story of the "Singing Ritchie Family" at a time when railroads, coal mines, and hillbilly radio were making their first incursions into the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Built upon a foundation of balladry inherited from old-world Scotland, the family's repertoire was certainly eclectic but not haphazard. The Child ballads, lyric folksongs, play party or...

How long is Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie?

Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie by Jean Ritchie is 100 pages long, and a total of 25,000 words.

This makes it 34% the length of the average book. It also has 31% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 16 minutes to read Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie aloud.

What Reading Level is Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie?

Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie 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.

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

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