How Long to Read Besieged!

By P. J. Edwards

How Long Does it Take to Read Besieged!?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 20 minutes to read Besieged! by P. J. Edwards

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

Description

Twenty-nine years before entering the White House, Herbert and Lou Hoover were newlyweds in Tientsin, China, when the 1900 Boxer Rebellion exploded. "Besieged!" is the untold story of how the Hoovers were trapped in Tientsin's Foreign Legation by 2,000 Boxers and 25,000 Imperial Chinese Troops. Herbert fought lynch mobs, dodged bullets and guided the American Marine assault on Tientsin. Refusing to leave his side, Lou survived a shell blast, nursed the wounded and toted a Mauser .38 pistol. Although it happened 100 years ago, "Besieged!" echoes modern newscasts of Westerners trapped in...

How long is Besieged!?

Besieged! by P. J. Edwards is 78 pages long, and a total of 20,124 words.

This makes it 26% the length of the average book. It also has 25% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Besieged! Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 49 minutes to read Besieged! aloud.

What Reading Level is Besieged!?

Besieged! 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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