It takes the average reader 1 hour and 52 minutes to read Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names & More by David Ellingson Eddington
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names and more ranges from the characteristic to the bizarre The Beehive State's iconic vistas are singular and distinctive. So too are its colloquialisms, peculiar place names and landmark firsts. Confusion from local dialect ultimately thwarted a would be robber in Salt Lake City. The proper pronunciation of Tooele might surprise visitors, while residents still debate its origins. And, phrases once thought to be solely Utahn often prove otherwise. The world's first department store was born out of xenophobia and religious persecution in 1869. Martha Hughes Cannon followed through on Brigham Young's encouraging women to become physicians. She later became the first female state senator in the United States, defeating her own husband. Examining everything from phonetics to history, BYU Linguistics Professor David Eddington reveals the roots of what is truly, uniquely Utah.
Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names & More by David Ellingson Eddington is 112 pages long, and a total of 28,224 words.
This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 34 minutes to read Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names & More aloud.
Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names & More 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.
Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names & More by David Ellingson Eddington is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names & More by David Ellingson Eddington on Amazon click the button below.
Buy Utahisms: Unique Expressions, Inventions, Place Names & More on Amazon