How Long to Read The Truth about St. Kilda

How Long Does it Take to Read The Truth about St. Kilda?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read The Truth about St. Kilda by Donald Gillies

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

Description

The Truth about St Kilda is a unique record of the isolated way of life on St Kilda in the early part of the twentieth century, based on seven handwritten notebooks written by the Rev. Donald Gillies, containing reminiscences of his childhood on the island of Hirta. It provides a first-hand account of the living conditions, social structure and economy of the community in the early 1900s, before the evacuation of the remaining residents in 1930. The memoirs describe in some detail the St Kildans' way of life, including religious life and the islanders' diet. The puritanical form of religion practised on St Kilda has often been interpreted by outsiders as austere and draconian, but Gillies' account of the islanders' religious practices makes clear the important role that these had in reinforcing the spiritual stamina of the community. This book is a lasting tribute to the adaptability and courage of a small Gaelic-speaking society which endured through two millennia on a remote cluster of islands, until its way of life could no longer be sustained.

How long is The Truth about St. Kilda?

The Truth about St. Kilda by Donald Gillies 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 Truth about St. Kilda Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Truth about St. Kilda aloud.

What Reading Level is The Truth about St. Kilda?

The Truth about St. Kilda 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.

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