How Long to Read How an Island Lost Its People

How Long Does it Take to Read How an Island Lost Its People?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read How an Island Lost Its People by Robert Hay

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

Description

In 1830, the little Hebridean island of Lismore was one of the granaries of the West Highlands, with every possible scrap of land producing bere barley or oats. The population had reached its peak of 1500, but by 1910, numbers had dwindled to 400 and were still falling. The agricultural economy had been almost completely transformed to support sheep and cattle, with ploughland replaced by the now familiar green grassy landscape. With reference to documentary sources, including Poor Law reports, the report of the Napier Commission into the condition crofters in the Highlands and Islands, as well as local documents and letters, this book documents a century of emigration, migration and clearance and paints an intimate portrait of the island community during a period of profound change. At the same time, it also celebrates the achievements of the many tenants who grasped the opportunities involved in agricultural improvement.

How long is How an Island Lost Its People?

How an Island Lost Its People by Robert Hay is 168 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read How an Island Lost Its People Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read How an Island Lost Its People aloud.

What Reading Level is How an Island Lost Its People?

How an Island Lost Its People is suitable for students ages 10 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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