How Long to Read A Postcard View of Hell: One Doughboy’s Souvenir Album of the First World War

How Long Does it Take to Read A Postcard View of Hell: One Doughboy’s Souvenir Album of the First World War?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read A Postcard View of Hell: One Doughboy’s Souvenir Album of the First World War by Frank Jacob

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

Description

For many the postcard may seem trivial, little more than a mundane souvenir or a way to keep in touch with friends and relatives while on vacation. But if we look carefully, postcards offer valuable insights into the time periods in which they were created and the mentalities of those who bought or sent them. Frank Marhefka, while serving in the U.S. Army Motor Transportation Corps during the First World War, amassed a collection of more than 150 postcards and photographs while in France, and bound them into a souvenir album. Marhefka’s collection provides a diverse and vivid look into a period of history that – in many soldiers’ accounts – is not usually visualized with all its cruelties. Emphasizing the pictorial turn of the Great War, this album offers personal insight into a conflict that caused so much death and destruction. The book begins with an introduction providing a history of postcards and their extensive use by soldiers during the Great War. Then, after a biography of Marhefka, his postcard collection is presented in its entirety. Accompanying the images are brief texts that place them into historical context, as well as suggestions for further reading. As a visual artifact of the First World War and the perspective of one U.S. soldier, this book is aimed at students, scholars, postcard collectors, and general readers alike who have an interest in military history and popular culture.

How long is A Postcard View of Hell: One Doughboy’s Souvenir Album of the First World War?

A Postcard View of Hell: One Doughboy’s Souvenir Album of the First World War by Frank Jacob is 180 pages long, and a total of 45,000 words.

This makes it 61% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Postcard View of Hell: One Doughboy’s Souvenir Album of the First World War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 5 minutes to read A Postcard View of Hell: One Doughboy’s Souvenir Album of the First World War aloud.

What Reading Level is A Postcard View of Hell: One Doughboy’s Souvenir Album of the First World War?

A Postcard View of Hell: One Doughboy’s Souvenir Album of the First World War 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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