How Long to Read Saving the West

How Long Does it Take to Read Saving the West?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read Saving the West by Peter Decker

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

Description

John Marlow, a fourth generation Colorado rancher, has lost his family's ranch to its creditors; while also losing his wife and son to a less stressful life in town. When the National Open Land Conservancy (NOLC) purchases the 60,000-acre ranch from the bank to save it from development, Charles Devlin, New York s leading investment banker and NOLC s chairman, ends up with the ranch, while gaining a generous tax credit and a gorgeous summer retreat for his family. He hires Marlow as manager, but John s way of running the ranch quickly conflicts with the conservation ethic of Charles and his wife Amanda, and the profit expectations of Charles accountant, Fred Rigby. The Devlins expect the ranch to become an environmental showcase in the West, a region, they believe, is slowly destroying itself from mining, timber cutting, and over grazing. But John not only rebels, he retaliates as well. What ensues is mayhem involving eastern bankers, industrialists, and philanthropists being pitted against long-time local residents, Indians, and a narrow-gauge train in Durango, Colorado. The clash of John's rural values with those of Charles' urban culture serves as the back drop for Peter Decker's gentle satire. Cover by William Matthews

How long is Saving the West?

Saving the West by Peter Decker is 286 pages long, and a total of 73,216 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Saving the West Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Saving the West aloud.

What Reading Level is Saving the West?

Saving the West 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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