How Long to Read How We Talked and Common Folks

How Long Does it Take to Read How We Talked and Common Folks?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 40 minutes to read How We Talked and Common Folks by Verna Mae Slone

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

Description

Two of Verna Mae Slone's most beloved books—How We Talked and Common Folks—are now available in a single edition. How We Talked is a timeless piece of literature, a free-form combination of glossary and memoir that uses native expressions to depict everyday life in Caney Creek, Kentucky. In addition to phrases and their meanings, the book contains sections on the customs and wisdom of Slone's community, a collection of children's rhymes, and stories and superstitions unique to Appalachia. More than just a dictionary, How We Talked is a rich compendium of life "on Caney," offering an understanding of the culture through the distinctive speech of its people. Originally published in 1979, Common Folks documents Slone's way of life in Pippa Passes, Kentucky, and expands on such diverse topics as family pets, coal mining, education, and marriage. Slone's firsthand account of this unique heritage draws readers into her hill-circled community and allows them to experience a lifestyle that is nearly forgotten. Whether she is writing about traditional Appalachian customs like folk medicine or about universal aspects of life such as a mother's yearning for the little girl she never had, Slone's instinctive sense of what matters most makes Common Folks a compelling meditation on a legacy worth remembering. Published together for the first time, How We Talked and Common Folks celebrate the spirit of an acclaimed Appalachian writer.

How long is How We Talked and Common Folks?

How We Talked and Common Folks by Verna Mae Slone is 329 pages long, and a total of 85,211 words.

This makes it 111% the length of the average book. It also has 104% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read How We Talked and Common Folks Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 45 minutes to read How We Talked and Common Folks aloud.

What Reading Level is How We Talked and Common Folks?

How We Talked and Common Folks 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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Where Can I Buy How We Talked and Common Folks?

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