How Long to Read Battling Siki

How Long Does it Take to Read Battling Siki?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 47 minutes to read Battling Siki by Peter Benson

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

Description

This is the first biography of the controversial and misunderstood African boxer, now in paper. Battling Siki (1887-1925) was once one of the four or five most recognizable black men in the world and was written about by a host of great writers, including George Bernard Shaw, Ring Lardner, Damon Runyon, Janet Flanner, and Ernest Hemingway. Peter Benson's lively biography of the first African to win a world championship in boxing delves into the complex world of sports, race, colonialism, and the cult of personality in the early twentieth century.

How long is Battling Siki?

Battling Siki by Peter Benson is 343 pages long, and a total of 86,779 words.

This makes it 116% the length of the average book. It also has 106% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Battling Siki Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 54 minutes to read Battling Siki aloud.

What Reading Level is Battling Siki?

Battling Siki 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.

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

Where Can I Buy Battling Siki?

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