How Long to Read Murder, Magic, Madness

How Long Does it Take to Read Murder, Magic, Madness?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read Murder, Magic, Madness by Davies Owen

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

Description

In 1856 William Dove, a young tenant farmer, was tried and executed for the poisoning of his wife Harriet. The trial might have been a straightforward case of homicide, but because Dove became involved with Henry Harrison, a Leeds wizard, and demonstrated through his actions and words a strong belief in magic and the powers of the devil, considerable effort was made to establish whether these beliefs were symptomatic of insanity. It seems that Dove murdered his wife to hasten a prediction made by Harrison that he would remarry a more attractive and wealthy woman. Dove employed Harrison to perform various acts of magic, and also made his own written pact with the devil to improve his personal circumstances. The book will study Dove’s beliefs and Harrison’s activities within the rural and urban communities in which they lived, and examine how modern cultures attempted to explain this largely hidden mental world, which was so sensationally exposed. The Victorian period is often portrayed as an age of great social and educational progress. This book shows how beliefs dismissed by some Victorians as ‘medieval superstitions’ continued to influence the thoughts and actions of many people, viz most famously Conan `table tapper' Doyle.

How long is Murder, Magic, Madness?

Murder, Magic, Madness by Davies Owen is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Murder, Magic, Madness Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read Murder, Magic, Madness aloud.

What Reading Level is Murder, Magic, Madness?

Murder, Magic, Madness 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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