It takes the average reader and 21 minutes to read Harmony In 1811 by John Melish
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"John Melish's account of [his] visit in 1811 to Harmony, Pennsylvania, [presently in Butler County]is the best surviving description of the Harmony Society's first community in America. Nearly 200 years later it remains both a wide-angled and sharply focused introduction to these remarkable people." In this booklet's introduction, Joe White of the University of Pittsburgh explains the importanceof reproducing chapter 9 in Scotsman John Melish's 1812 TRAVELS IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Melishdescribes his first impressions of the town as highly favorable and proceeds to give a detailedpicture of Harmony's size and shape, economic development and material culture. He portrays "the Harmonistsin an insightful way that has stood the test of time."
Harmony In 1811 by John Melish is 21 pages long, and a total of 5,271 words.
This makes it 7% the length of the average book. It also has 6% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 28 minutes to read Harmony In 1811 aloud.
Harmony In 1811 is suitable for students ages 8 and up.
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