How Long to Read Stealing Books in Eighteenth-Century London

How Long Does it Take to Read Stealing Books in Eighteenth-Century London?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 29 minutes to read Stealing Books in Eighteenth-Century London by Richard Coulton

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

Description

This study offers an authoritative and readable account of the hidden history of book theft in eighteenth-century London. It exploits a rich primary source, the compelling narratives of crime contained in the digitised Proceedings of the Old Bailey. The authors explain how cases of book theft came to court, and how in the ensuing trials the nature of the book itself became a question for legal debate. They assess the motives which led Londoners to steal books and the methods they employed in thefts from households and booksellers. Finally, the authors ask what the Proceedings tells us about...

How long is Stealing Books in Eighteenth-Century London?

Stealing Books in Eighteenth-Century London by Richard Coulton is 146 pages long, and a total of 37,376 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Stealing Books in Eighteenth-Century London Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Stealing Books in Eighteenth-Century London aloud.

What Reading Level is Stealing Books in Eighteenth-Century London?

Stealing Books in Eighteenth-Century London is suitable for students ages 10 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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