How Long to Read A Son of the Forest

How Long Does it Take to Read A Son of the Forest?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 1 minute to read A Son of the Forest by William Apes

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

Description

A Son of the Forest (1829) is an autobiography by William Apes. An indentured servant, soldier, minister, and activist, Apes lived an uncommonly rich life for someone who died at just 41 years of age. Recognized for his pioneering status as a Native American public figure, William Apes was an astute recorder of a life in between. His autobiography explores the psychological effects of oppression, addiction, and cultural change from the viewpoint of a man who experienced them all. "[T]he great fear I entertained of my brethren, was occasioned by the many stories I had heard of their cruelty towards the whites--how they were in the habit of killing and scalping men, women and children. But the whites did not tell me that they were in a great majority of instances the aggressors--that they had imbrued their hands in the life blood of my brethren, driven them from their once peaceful and happy homes..." While out on a berry picking expedition as a boy, William--by then living as an indentured servant with a local white family--spots a group of Native women. From the reaction of his foster family, he realizes for the first time in his life the inherent racial biases he has absorbed despite recognizing his own Pequot heritage. A Son of the Forest is a groundbreaking autobiography from a pioneering author and activist of the early nineteenth century. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of William Apes' A Son of the Forest is a classic of Native American literature reimagined for modern readers.

How long is A Son of the Forest?

A Son of the Forest by William Apes is 118 pages long, and a total of 30,444 words.

This makes it 40% the length of the average book. It also has 37% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Son of the Forest Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 46 minutes to read A Son of the Forest aloud.

What Reading Level is A Son of the Forest?

A Son of the Forest 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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