How Long to Read From Tally-Ho to Forest Home

How Long Does it Take to Read From Tally-Ho to Forest Home?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 31 minutes to read From Tally-Ho to Forest Home by William D. Reeves

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

Description

This history of two plantations on the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge examines the people and places around the tiny town of Bayou Goula in Iberville Parish from 1699 to 2000. It describes the different governmental policies that shaped the land tenure of the region. In chapter 3 the book describes the Acadian settlement and how two free people of color purchased several farms and consolidated them into the Tally-Ho plantation. Later chapters described the John Hampden Randolphs and the John D. Murrells, both investors from Virginia. Chapter six describes the rise and fall of the community of Bayou Goula. Chapter seven describes the African-Americans along Bayou Goula. Some of the family relationships are identified. Links between workers in the twentieth century and workers in slavery appear. Chapter eight relies on memoirs of life at Tally-Ho and the community of Bayou Goula. It presents happy remembrances of things past. The chapter discusses education in the community, daily life, transportation, and relations between the families. Chapter nine describes the founding of the George M. Murrell Planting & Manufacturing Co., the major sugar grower and heir of the 19th century planters. Finally, the book discusses the 20th century successes and failures in the sugar business.

How long is From Tally-Ho to Forest Home?

From Tally-Ho to Forest Home by William D. Reeves is 211 pages long, and a total of 52,961 words.

This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 65% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read From Tally-Ho to Forest Home Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 49 minutes to read From Tally-Ho to Forest Home aloud.

What Reading Level is From Tally-Ho to Forest Home?

From Tally-Ho to Forest Home 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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