How Long to Read Behind The Scenes: Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House

How Long Does it Take to Read Behind The Scenes: Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 30 minutes to read Behind The Scenes: Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House by Elizabeth Keckley

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

Description

"Behind the Scenes" (1868) is both a slave narrative and a portrait of the First Family of America, especially of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham Lincoln. After the assassination of President Lincoln, Elizabeth Keckley the former slave turned confidant and dress maker of Mrs. Lincoln took it upon herself to provide financial support to her by writing this slave narrative. But in spite of Keckley's good intentions the publication of her life story spelled doom for her own career and her friendship with the Lincolns to an extent that all efforts were made to suppress and falsify it. Yet this book has survived all odds and has now become an important document on Anti-Slavery and the Lincolns. A must read for anyone who is interested in American History! Elizabeth Keckley (1818-1907) was a former slave who became a successful dressmaker, civil rights activist, and author in Washington, DC. Her relationship with Mary T. Lincoln was notable for its personal quality and intimacy. Besides, Keckley was also deeply committed to programs of racial improvement and protection. She helped in founding the Home for Destitute Women and Children and taught at Wilberforce University in Ohio.

How long is Behind The Scenes: Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House?

Behind The Scenes: Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House by Elizabeth Keckley is 150 pages long, and a total of 37,500 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Behind The Scenes: Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Behind The Scenes: Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House aloud.

What Reading Level is Behind The Scenes: Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House?

Behind The Scenes: Thirty Years a Slave and Four Years in the White House 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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