How Long to Read Hobson-Jobson

How Long Does it Take to Read Hobson-Jobson?

It takes the average reader 18 hours and 21 minutes to read Hobson-Jobson by Sir Henry Yule

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

Description

Bungalow, pyjamas, tiffin, rickshaw, veranda, curry, cheroot, chintz, calico, gingham, mango, junk and catamaran are all words which have crept into the English language from the days of Britain's colonial rule of the Indian sub-continent and the Malaysian Peninsular. Hobson-Jobson (derived from the Islamic cry at the celebration of Muhurram 'Ya Hasan, ya Hosain' is shorthand for the assimilation of foreign words to the sound pattern of the adopting language. This dictionary, compiled in the late-19th century, is an invaluable source which has never been superseded. It is an essential book for all who are interested in English etymology and the development of the language. AUTHORS: Arthur Cole Burnell (1840-1882) spent large parts of his life in India working for the civil service, and translated a considerable number of Sanskrit manuscripts. He co-operated with Sir Henry Yule to write 'Hobson-Jobson', and Anglo-Indian dictionary. Sir Henry Yule was a military man, serving in India and retiring as a colonel in 1862. In his leisure time, he wrote some well-received books on Asia, but he is best remembered for collaborating with Dr A.C. Burnell in writing the Anglo-Indian dictionary, 'Hobson-Jobson'.

How long is Hobson-Jobson?

Hobson-Jobson by Sir Henry Yule is 1,076 pages long, and a total of 275,456 words.

This makes it 363% the length of the average book. It also has 337% 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 25 hours and 5 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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