How Long to Read Hobson-Jobson

How Long Does it Take to Read Hobson-Jobson?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 33 minutes to read Hobson-Jobson by Henry Yule

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

Description

'A glossary of colloquial Anglo-Indian words and phrases, and of kindred terms, etymological, historical, geographical and discursive.' Hobson-Jobson is a unique work of maverick scholarship. Compiled in 1886 by two India enthusiasts, it documents the words and phrases that entered English from Arabic, Persian, Indian, and Chinese sources - and vice versa. Described by Salman Rushdie as 'the legendary dictionary of British India' it shows how words of Indian origin were absorbed into the English language and records not only the vocabulary but the culture of the Raj. Illustrative quotations...

How long is Hobson-Jobson?

Hobson-Jobson by Henry Yule is 624 pages long, and a total of 158,496 words.

This makes it 211% the length of the average book. It also has 194% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hobson-Jobson Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 26 minutes to read Hobson-Jobson aloud.

What Reading Level is Hobson-Jobson?

Hobson-Jobson 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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