How Long to Read The Story of an African Famine

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of an African Famine?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read The Story of an African Famine by Megan Vaughan

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

Description

This account of the 1949 famine in colonial Malawi employs a wide variety of historical sources, ranging from Colonial Office documentation to the songs of women who lived through the tragedy. The analysis of the causes and development of the famine takes the reader through a detailed agricultural and social history of Southern Malwai in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, focusing in particular on the nature of social and economic stratification, changes in kinship systems and the position of women and placing all this within the wider context of the impact of colonial rule.

How long is The Story of an African Famine?

The Story of an African Famine by Megan Vaughan is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of an African Famine Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Story of an African Famine aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of an African Famine?

The Story of an African Famine 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 Story of an African Famine?

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