How Long to Read The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 16 minutes to read The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley by Elizabeth Peirce

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

Description

The Quabbin Reservoir, in central Massachusetts, was created in 1938 to supply the state's growing population with a source of drinking water. More than two thousand people were displaced when the Quabbin Valley was flooded. Three branches of the Swift River were dammed, and five towns-Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, Prescott, and parts of New Salem-were covered with water. The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley highlights the life and times of these towns from 1754 to 1938, when the inhabitants were told, "All Must Leave." The architectural landscape of the Quabbin Valley at one time included the churches, cemeteries, schoolhouses, post offices, homes, and businesses that made the thriving communities. The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley presents rare photographs of town life, including images of students at the first Hillside School and Dr. Mary Walker, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Greenwich summer resident. The images are drawn from the archives of the Swift River Valley Historical Society. Although the towns are gone, their stories are alive and well.

How long is The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley?

The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley by Elizabeth Peirce is 134 pages long, and a total of 34,036 words.

This makes it 45% the length of the average book. It also has 42% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 5 minutes to read The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley aloud.

What Reading Level is The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley?

The Lost Towns of the Quabbin Valley 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.

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