How Long to Read Western Worthies a Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities

How Long Does it Take to Read Western Worthies a Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Western Worthies a Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities by Stephen (James Stephen) Jeans

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Western Worthies A Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities by J. Stephen (James Stephen) Jeans THE DUKE OF ARGYLL. For its size and population Scotland has been remarkably prolific in the rearing of eminent statesmen, soldiers, and litterateurs. Viewed with respect to its relative importance as an item in the map of Europe, it has likewise a most chequered and eventful history-a history to which, in various essentials, no counterpart can be found elsewhere. Chiefly, however, has "the land of mountain and of flood" bulked largely in the records of the world, from the stern and heroic character and statesmenlike tendencies of its titled nobility, the lights and shadows of whose characters, as they are developed in the historic page, go a long way towards conferring upon Scotland the distinguishing qualities that have made her famous. As this is not intended to be even a bird's-eye view of Scottish history, we may have said enough by way of introducing the reader to one of the most noble and illustrious of the hereditary peerage of Scotland. Every schoolboy is more or less familiar with the annals of a race which has been identified through many ages with the interests-political, social, and commercial-of the West of Scotland. The Clan Campbell have been stigmatised as haughty, aggressive, and ambitious. The soft impeachment may be justly merited. Throughout the most exciting and eventful crises of their country's history, the Campbells have always borne a distinguished and conspicuous part, both in the field of battle and in the Councils of State. Unlike not a few families and clans who can boast of a lineage almost if not quite as ancient and noble as their own, their name and fame are not "to hastening ills a prey." The lapse of years has not dimmed the lustre of their achievements, or caused them to lie upon their oars inactive and inglorious. The present head of their clan-the Duke of Argyll-has in his day and generation been as distinguished as any of his more formidable ancestry. Their prospective head-the Marquis of Lorne-has passed the Rubicon of Royal etiquette, allied himself with a Princess of the Blood, and gives promise of a most useful and distinguished career. The clan can further claim for themselves six members of the British Peerage, and no less than twenty-two Baronets, nearly every one of whom has been raised from the ranks for conspicuous merit in one sphere or another. In almost every relation of life, the clan has had honour and glory reflected upon it through some of its members; and, in consideration of its past, present, and future importance, the possessor of the name of Campbell may feel a justifiable pride in the stock from which he springs. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

How long is Western Worthies a Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities?

Western Worthies a Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities by Stephen (James Stephen) Jeans is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Western Worthies a Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Western Worthies a Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities aloud.

What Reading Level is Western Worthies a Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities?

Western Worthies a Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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