How Long to Read Murder, Misadventure and Miserable Ends

How Long Does it Take to Read Murder, Misadventure and Miserable Ends?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Murder, Misadventure and Miserable Ends by Dr Catie Gilchrist

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

Description

Murder, manslaughter, suicide, mishap - the very public business of determining death in colonial Sydney. Murder in colonial Sydney was a surprisingly rare occurrence, so when it did happen it caused a great sensation. People flocked to the scene of the crime, to the coroner's court and to the criminal courts to catch a glimpse of the accused. Most of us today rarely see a dead body. In nineteenth century Sydney, when health was precarious and workplaces and the busy city streets were often dangerous, witnessing a death was rather common. And any death that was sudden or suspicious would be investigated by the coroner. Henry Shiell was the Sydney City Coroner from 1866 to 1889. In the course of his unusually long career he delved into the lives, loves, crimes, homes and workplaces of colonial Sydneysiders. He learnt of envies, infidelities, passions, and loyalties, and just how short, sad and violent some lives were. But his court was also, at times, instrumental in calling for new laws and regulations to make life safer. Catie Gilchrist explores the nineteenth century city as a precarious place of bustling streets and rowdy hotels, harbourside wharves and dangerous industries. With few safety regulations, the colourful city was also a place of frequent inquests, silent morgues and solemn graveyards. This is the story of life and death in colonial Sydney. PRAISE 'Catie Gilchrist draws back the veil on death in nineteenth-century Sydney to reveal life - ordinary, tragic and hopeful' David Hunt, author of Girt and True Girt

How long is Murder, Misadventure and Miserable Ends?

Murder, Misadventure and Miserable Ends by Dr Catie Gilchrist is 400 pages long, and a total of 100,000 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Murder, Misadventure and Miserable Ends Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read Murder, Misadventure and Miserable Ends aloud.

What Reading Level is Murder, Misadventure and Miserable Ends?

Murder, Misadventure and Miserable Ends 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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