How Long to Read A History of Baton Rouge, 1699–1812

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Baton Rouge, 1699–1812?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read A History of Baton Rouge, 1699–1812 by Rose Meyers

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

Description

On March 17, 1699, a group of French explorers under Pierre le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville, were making their way up the Mississippi River from New Orleans when they spotted a red pole on a high bluff overlooking the river. The pole marked the boundary between the hunting grounds of the Houma and the Bayagoula Indians, and the Frenchmen christened it le baton rouge.The name Baton Rouge has survived, despite several attempts to change it, and today it designates the capital of a state whose people, by 1812, had lived under four flags -- French, English, Spanish, and American. Despite its tiny size, the settlement at Baton Rouge was a strategic outpost on the Mississippi River, and a number of fierce contests were waged for its control. In fact, the only battle of the American Revolution fought in Louisiana took place at Baton Rouge in 1779.In A History of Baton Rouge Rose Meyers has gathered, evaluated, and set down the stories, legends, facts, and circumstances of the founding of Baton Rouge; its troubled history under the colonial governments of France, England, and Spain; and its eventual entry into the Union in 1812. Featured in the book are portraits of early civil and military leaders and maps dating back to the French colonial period.

How long is A History of Baton Rouge, 1699–1812?

A History of Baton Rouge, 1699–1812 by Rose Meyers is 172 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 58% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Baton Rouge, 1699–1812 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read A History of Baton Rouge, 1699–1812 aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of Baton Rouge, 1699–1812?

A History of Baton Rouge, 1699–1812 is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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