It takes the average reader 11 hours and 39 minutes to read The Perennial Philadelphians by Nathaniel Burt
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
The Perennial Philadelphians tells the story of the city's inherited aristocracy—of Wanamakers and Drexels, of Biddles and Cadwaladers. Drawing on history, genealogy, politics, economics, the fine arts, private diaries, and the impressions and anecdotes of myriad living witnesses, Nathaniel Burt paints a fascinating portrait of Old Philadelphians. He traces the succession of a dynasty of doctors or lawyers, explores the country club scene, and takes us to regattas on the Schuylkill, fox hunts in Radnor, and horse shows in Devon. First published in 1963, this classic text has lost none of its timeliness. An adept social commentator, Burt cuts aside the centuries-old protective coloration in which Old Philadelphians have wrapped themselves, and reveals who these people are and how they manage to perpetuate themselves from generation to generation.
The Perennial Philadelphians by Nathaniel Burt is 678 pages long, and a total of 174,924 words.
This makes it 229% the length of the average book. It also has 214% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 55 minutes to read The Perennial Philadelphians aloud.
The Perennial Philadelphians is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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