How Long to Read A History of Fort Sumter

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Fort Sumter?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 41 minutes to read A History of Fort Sumter by M. Patrick Hendrix

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

Description

A thrilling account—from construction to ruin—of the South Carolina fort where the Civil War’s opening shots were fired, forging its place in history. In 1829, construction began on a fort atop a rock formation in the mouth of Charleston Harbor. Decades later, Fort Sumter was near completion on December 26, 1860, when Mjr. Robert Anderson occupied it in response to the growing hostilities between the North and South. As a symbol of sedition for the North and holy ground for the South, possession of Fort Sumter was deemed essential to both sides when the Civil War began. By 1864, the fort,...

How long is A History of Fort Sumter?

A History of Fort Sumter by M. Patrick Hendrix is 161 pages long, and a total of 40,411 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A History of Fort Sumter Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 40 minutes to read A History of Fort Sumter aloud.

What Reading Level is A History of Fort Sumter?

A History of Fort Sumter is suitable for students ages 10 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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