How Long to Read 'Rogues and Vagabonds'

How Long Does it Take to Read 'Rogues and Vagabonds'?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 44 minutes to read 'Rogues and Vagabonds' by Lionel Rose

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

Description

In this lively social history, first published in 1988, Lionel Rose explores in detail the plight of the street poor between 1815 and 1985. He describes the Victorian ‘Rogues and Vagabonds’ who made elicit peddling, begging frauds and other petty crime their profession. He considers the relevant legislation and systems for coping with the street poor, from the 1824 Vagrancy Act and accompanying improvements in policing, through the casual ward systems of the workhouses and the role of common lodging houses, to the development of Social Services in the 1940s and local authority provision of accommodation. This title will be of interest to students of history, criminology and sociology.

How long is 'Rogues and Vagabonds'?

'Rogues and Vagabonds' by Lionel Rose is 282 pages long, and a total of 71,064 words.

This makes it 95% the length of the average book. It also has 87% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read 'Rogues and Vagabonds' Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 28 minutes to read 'Rogues and Vagabonds' aloud.

What Reading Level is 'Rogues and Vagabonds'?

'Rogues and Vagabonds' 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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