It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read Slave Life in Rio de Janeiro, 1808-1850 by Mary C. Karasch
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Rio de Janeiro in the first half of the nineteenth century had the largest population of urban slaves in the Americas—primary contributors to the atmosphere and vitality of the city. Although most urban historians have ignored these inhabitants of Rio, Mary Karasch's generously illustrated study provides a comprehensive description and analysis of the city's rich Afro-Cariocan culture, including its folklore, its songs, and accounts of its oral history. Professor Karasch's investigation of the origins of Rio's slaves demonstrates the importance of the "Central Africaness" of the slave...
Slave Life in Rio de Janeiro, 1808-1850 by Mary C. Karasch is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.
This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read Slave Life in Rio de Janeiro, 1808-1850 aloud.
Slave Life in Rio de Janeiro, 1808-1850 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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