How Long to Read Big Dams of the New Deal Era

How Long Does it Take to Read Big Dams of the New Deal Era?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 5 minutes to read Big Dams of the New Deal Era by David P. Billington

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

Description

The massive dams of the American West were designed to serve multiple purposes: improving navigation, irrigating crops, storing water, controlling floods, and generating hydroelectricity. Their construction also put thousands of people to work during the Great Depression. Only later did the dams’ baneful effects on river ecologies spark public debate. Big Dams of the New Deal Era tells how major water-storage structures were erected in four western river basins. David P. Billington and Donald C. Jackson reveal how engineering science, regional and national politics, perceived public needs,...

How long is Big Dams of the New Deal Era?

Big Dams of the New Deal Era by David P. Billington is 416 pages long, and a total of 106,496 words.

This makes it 140% the length of the average book. It also has 130% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Big Dams of the New Deal Era Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 41 minutes to read Big Dams of the New Deal Era aloud.

What Reading Level is Big Dams of the New Deal Era?

Big Dams of the New Deal Era 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.

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