How Long to Read Obituaries in American Culture

How Long Does it Take to Read Obituaries in American Culture?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Obituaries in American Culture by Janice Hume

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

Description

“Within the short period of a year, she was a bride, a beloved wife and companion, a mother, a corpse,” reported The National Intelligencer on the death of Elizabeth Buchanan in 1838. Such obituaries fascinate us. Few of us realize that, when examined historically, they can reveal not only information about the departed but also much about American culture and about who and what we value. They also offer hints about the way Americans view death. This book also will fascinate, for it surveys more than 8,000 newspaper obituaries from 1818 to 1930 to show what they reveal about our culture. It...

How long is Obituaries in American Culture?

Obituaries in American Culture by Janice Hume is 198 pages long, and a total of 51,084 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Obituaries in American Culture Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 39 minutes to read Obituaries in American Culture aloud.

What Reading Level is Obituaries in American Culture?

Obituaries in American Culture 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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