How Long to Read Yearning for the Land

How Long Does it Take to Read Yearning for the Land?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 8 minutes to read Yearning for the Land by John W. Simpson

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

Description

A beautiful, meditative memoir mixed with travel and history, this unique book is the story of one American’s search for a deeper connection to the land. Drawn by a sense that he is missing a critical link to his home in suburban Ohio, John W. Simpson heads for rural Scotland, where he encounters his own family history as well as estate owners and tenant farmers who have centuries-long ties to their land. As he travels, he meditates on the legacy of the great 19th century conservationist John Muir, who himself developed a complex love of the land when he immigrated from Scotland’s North Sea coast to the fields and forests of Wisconsin. As Simpson physically retraces Muir’s journey he wonders what sense of belonging Muir found on the frontier that modern America, with its strip malls and housing developments, has forgotten. A fascinating story of changing perceptions and values from the Old World to the New, Yearning for the Land shows us just how much roots matter—both in our own lives, and in the many ways time and history, landscape and community are tightly intertwined.

How long is Yearning for the Land?

Yearning for the Land by John W. Simpson is 304 pages long, and a total of 77,216 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Yearning for the Land Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 1 minute to read Yearning for the Land aloud.

What Reading Level is Yearning for the Land?

Yearning for the Land is suitable for students ages 12 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 Yearning for the Land?

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