How Long to Read Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860

How Long Does it Take to Read Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 56 minutes to read Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860 by Thomas D. Morris

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

Description

This volume is the first comprehensive history of the evolving relationship between American slavery and the law from colonial times to the Civil War. As Thomas Morris clearly shows, racial slavery came to the English colonies as an institution without strict legal definitions or guidelines. Specifically, he demonstrates that there was no coherent body of law that dealt solely with slaves. Instead, more general legal rules concerning inheritance, mortgages, and transfers of property coexisted with laws pertaining only to slaves. According to Morris, southern lawmakers and judges struggled to...

How long is Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860?

Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860 by Thomas D. Morris is 592 pages long, and a total of 149,184 words.

This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 182% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 35 minutes to read Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860 aloud.

What Reading Level is Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860?

Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860 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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