It takes the average reader 5 hours and 12 minutes to read Heart of Mid-Lothian - Vol. II. by Sir Walter Scott
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This volume contains Sir Walter Scott's seventh "Waverley Novel"; "The Heart of Midlothian". Set during the Porteous Riots in the Scottish county of Midlothian, the novel centres upon the gruesome lynching of Captain John Porteous, the captain of the city guards who ordered his men to fire upon a crowd during the riots. The other main element of this novel concerns Jeanie Deans, a young Presbyterian who travels to London by foot in an order to receive a pardon for her sister. This volume is highly recommended for those who have read and enjoyed the "Waverley" Novels, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright - considered to be the first truly international English-language author. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.
Heart of Mid-Lothian - Vol. II. by Sir Walter Scott is 311 pages long, and a total of 78,061 words.
This makes it 105% the length of the average book. It also has 95% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 6 minutes to read Heart of Mid-Lothian - Vol. II. aloud.
Heart of Mid-Lothian - Vol. II. is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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