How Long to Read The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 49 minutes to read The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland by Robert Wodrow

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Description

Robert Wodrow (1679-1734) completed his Magnum Opus, "The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution," in 1723-24. This work, for which his integrity, candor, liberality of sentiment, and talents, eminently qualified him, he contemplated from an early period of his life; but it was only in the year 1707, that he began seriously to labour on it. From this time, however, till its publication in 1721 and 1722, a period of between fourteen and fifteen years, he devoted all his leisure hours to its composition. On the appearance of Mr. Wodrow's History, which was published in three large folio volumes at separate times, in the years above named, its author was attacked by those whom his fidelity as an historian had offended, with the vilest scurrility and abuse. Anonymous and threatening letters were sent to him, and every description of indignity was attempted to be thrown on both his person and his work. The faithful, liberal, and impartial character of the history, nevertheless, procured its author many and powerful friends. Its merits were, by a large party, appreciated and acknowledged, and every man whose love of truth was stronger than his prejudices, awarded it the meed of his applause. Copies of the work were presented by Dr. Fraser to their majesties, and the prince and princess of Wales, and were received so graciously, and so much approved of, that the presentation was almost immediately followed by a royal order on the Scottish exchequer for one hundred guineas to be paid to the author, as a testimony of his majesty's favorable opinion of his merits. The warrant for the payment of this sum is dated the 26th April, 1725. In 1830, a second edition of the History was published, in 4 volumes 8vo, by Messrs Blackie and Fullarton of Glasgow, under the editorial care of the Rev. Dr. Burns of Paisley. - Publisher.

How long is The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland?

The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland by Robert Wodrow is 576 pages long, and a total of 147,456 words.

This makes it 194% the length of the average book. It also has 180% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 25 minutes to read The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland?

The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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