How Long to Read The Dam Builders

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dam Builders?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 43 minutes to read The Dam Builders by James Mark Miller

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

Description

This history of Scottish hydropower vividly chronicles the mid-20th century public works projects that transformed the Highlands. In the thirty years after the Second World War, the construction projects of the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board changed the face of the Highlands. They brought electricity to nearly every region north of the Highland Line. Founded by Scotland’s idealistic Secretary of State Tom Johnston, these epic projects of hard labor in beautiful landscapes gave hope to Highland communities. By the time the last scheme was opened in Foyers in 1975, the engineers had built some fifty major dams and power stations, almost 200 miles of tunnel, 400 miles of road, and over 20,000 miles of power line. The Board had to overcome adverse weather and difficult terrain, as well as political opposition. The Dam Builders is a vivid account of these historic projects and includes eyewitness stories from many of the workers who made the electrification of the Highlands a reality.

How long is The Dam Builders?

The Dam Builders by James Mark Miller is 389 pages long, and a total of 100,751 words.

This makes it 131% the length of the average book. It also has 123% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Dam Builders Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 10 minutes to read The Dam Builders aloud.

What Reading Level is The Dam Builders?

The Dam Builders 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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