How Long to Read A History of Chicago, Volume I

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Chicago, Volume I?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 40 minutes to read A History of Chicago, Volume I by Bessie Louise Pierce

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

Description

The first major history of Chicago ever written, A History of Chicago covers the city’s great history over two centuries, from 1673 to 1893. Originally conceived as a centennial history of Chicago, the project became, under the guidance of renowned historian Bessie Louise Pierce, a definitive, three-volume set describing the city’s growth—from its humble frontier beginnings to the horrors of the Great Fire, the construction of some of the world’s first skyscrapers, and the opulence of the 1893 World’s Fair. Pierce and her assistants spent over forty years transforming historical records into...

How long is A History of Chicago, Volume I?

A History of Chicago, Volume I by Bessie Louise Pierce is 520 pages long, and a total of 130,000 words.

This makes it 175% the length of the average book. It also has 159% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Chicago, Volume I Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 50 minutes to read A History of Chicago, Volume I aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of Chicago, Volume I?

A History of Chicago, Volume I 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.

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