How Long to Read Autobiography of Isaac J. Wistar (Abridged, Annotated)

How Long Does it Take to Read Autobiography of Isaac J. Wistar (Abridged, Annotated)?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 26 minutes to read Autobiography of Isaac J. Wistar (Abridged, Annotated) by Isaac Jones Wistar

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

Description

In a life crammed with adventure and drama, Issac Jones Wistar was a miner, Civil War general, philanthropist, lawyer, railroad executive, penologist, and a prolific writer. His combative style and witty writing make this autobiography that much more entertaining. He was an early pioneer in California and mined for gold there. His diary of the trip across the prairie is included in this volume.Wistar was twice wounded during the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln's dear friend, Edward Baker, was shot down by Wistar's side at the Battle of Ball's Bluff on October 21, 1861. Wistar was later criticized for his actions during the Bermuda Hundred campaign in May 1864. He writes extensively of his Civil War experiences here.After the war he led a busy and prosperous life, later founding the Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology at the University of Pennsylvania in 1892, which is still active today.Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever.For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

How long is Autobiography of Isaac J. Wistar (Abridged, Annotated)?

Autobiography of Isaac J. Wistar (Abridged, Annotated) by Isaac Jones Wistar is 489 pages long, and a total of 126,651 words.

This makes it 165% the length of the average book. It also has 155% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Autobiography of Isaac J. Wistar (Abridged, Annotated) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 32 minutes to read Autobiography of Isaac J. Wistar (Abridged, Annotated) aloud.

What Reading Level is Autobiography of Isaac J. Wistar (Abridged, Annotated)?

Autobiography of Isaac J. Wistar (Abridged, Annotated) 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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