How Long to Read A Great and Shining Road

How Long Does it Take to Read A Great and Shining Road?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read A Great and Shining Road by John Hoyt Williams

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

Description

The Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads were officially joined on May 10, 1869 at Promontory Point, Utah, with the driving of a golden spike. This historic ceremony marked the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. Spanning the Sierras and the “Great American Desert,” the tracks connected San Francisco to Council Bluffs, Iowa. A Great and Shining Road is the exciting story of a mammoth feat that called forth entrepreneurial daring, financial wizardry, technological innovation, political courage and chicanery, and the heroism of thousands of laborers.

How long is A Great and Shining Road?

A Great and Shining Road by John Hoyt Williams is 390 pages long, and a total of 97,500 words.

This makes it 132% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Great and Shining Road Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read A Great and Shining Road aloud.

What Reading Level is A Great and Shining Road?

A Great and Shining Road 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 A Great and Shining Road?

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