How Long to Read Noah Webster and the American Dictionary

How Long Does it Take to Read Noah Webster and the American Dictionary?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 9 minutes to read Noah Webster and the American Dictionary by David Micklethwait

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

Description

Noah Webster was described by the publisher of a competing dictionary as "a vain ... plodding Yankee, who aspired to be a second Johnson"--a criticism that rings mostly true. He was certainly vain and, born in Connecticut, undeniably a Yankee. Moreover, though he referred to Johnson's Dictionary of the English Language as a "barren desart of philology," the American lexicographer relied heavily on the book during the creation of his own American Dictionary, going so far as to filch whole sections. And few would seem more "plodding" than Webster, who was positively obsessed with collecting and...

How long is Noah Webster and the American Dictionary?

Noah Webster and the American Dictionary by David Micklethwait is 358 pages long, and a total of 92,364 words.

This makes it 121% the length of the average book. It also has 113% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Noah Webster and the American Dictionary Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 24 minutes to read Noah Webster and the American Dictionary aloud.

What Reading Level is Noah Webster and the American Dictionary?

Noah Webster and the American Dictionary 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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