How Long to Read Memories of the Catskills

How Long Does it Take to Read Memories of the Catskills?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 57 minutes to read Memories of the Catskills by Alvin L. Lesser

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

Description

Memories of the Catskills: The Making of a Hotel, by Alvin L. Lesser, with a foreword by John Conway, Sullivan County Historian, takes the reader back to a time and place that was like no other. Families wishing to get out of the stifling heat of a New York City summer and other nearby crowded areas, found the perfect escape in "the Catskills". By sharing an insider's view of one person's life in this magical arena, Lesser lets readers experience the fun and the work that went into creating a place that people came back to year after year. Memories of the Catskills is a candid and charming memoir about the rise and fall of the "Borscht Belt". Lesser Lodge, a small hotel where the author spent the better part of his childhood, lies at the center of the heartfelt tale. Famous stars of yesteryear came to entertain in the Borscht Belt at Lesser Lodge. The Lodge survived the depression era and then flourished during the years of economic recovery and growth. Not just the story of the Lesser family, but the warmth of people who made others welcome by providing a respite which made them all family-- entertainers and guests alike.

How long is Memories of the Catskills?

Memories of the Catskills by Alvin L. Lesser is 234 pages long, and a total of 59,436 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Memories of the Catskills Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 24 minutes to read Memories of the Catskills aloud.

What Reading Level is Memories of the Catskills?

Memories of the Catskills 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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