How Long to Read The Fur Trade in the West

How Long Does it Take to Read The Fur Trade in the West?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 20 minutes to read The Fur Trade in the West by Phyllis A. Arnold

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

Description

The Fur Trade in the West makes Western Canada's rich and fascinating history come alive. It is the most comprehensive book available on Canada's fur trade, designed to help students celebrate Canada's 150th birthday in 2017 by learning what was happening in the West in the years leading up to 1867. Young readers will learn about our country's first national industry, the fur trade, and how the beaver hat became a fashion trend in Europe resulting in the exploration and mapping of Canada.The Fur Trade in the West is a visual feast for young readers with a 60 percent visual to text ratio. Written in an informative, accessible style, it uses the visuals to supplement the text. Rich historical paintings and photographs accompany the 24 custom maps, 27 illustrations, and 7 informative charts and diagrams. Eight factual narratives and a photo essay on Fort Edmonton add interest and personalize the time period of the fur trade. The book includes a glossary and art index, plus a chart comparing historical names of First Nation people with the name used today.This highly visual book focuses on how the explorers and fur traders, in partnership with the Indigenous peoples, plied their trade along the rivers and watersheds of our country. Of great importance are the contributions of the Nehiyawak, Nakota, and M�tis people as they worked in partnership with the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company. They are all here: Radisson and Des Groseilliers, Kelsey, the V�rendryes, Henday, Pond, Hearne, Mackenzie, Fraser, Thompson, Small, Rowand, Simpson, and Sir John A. Macdonald.

How long is The Fur Trade in the West?

The Fur Trade in the West by Phyllis A. Arnold is 80 pages long, and a total of 20,000 words.

This makes it 27% the length of the average book. It also has 24% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Fur Trade in the West Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 49 minutes to read The Fur Trade in the West aloud.

What Reading Level is The Fur Trade in the West?

The Fur Trade in the West 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Fur Trade in the West?

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