How Long to Read Black Elk Speaks

How Long Does it Take to Read Black Elk Speaks?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 30 minutes to read Black Elk Speaks by Black Elk

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

Description

Black Elk Speaks is the story of the Lakota visionary and healer Nicholas Black Elk (1863-1950) and his people during the momentous twilight years of the nineteenth century. Black Elk met the distinguished poet, writer, and critic John G. Neihardt (1881-1973) in 1930 on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and chose Neihardt to tell his story. Neihardt understood and conveyed Black Elk’s experiences in this powerful and inspirational message for all humankind. When Black Elk received his great vision, white settlers were invading the Lakotas’ homeland, decimating buffalo herds, and...

How long is Black Elk Speaks?

Black Elk Speaks by Black Elk is 270 pages long, and a total of 67,500 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Black Elk Speaks Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 8 minutes to read Black Elk Speaks aloud.

What Reading Level is Black Elk Speaks?

Black Elk Speaks 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 Black Elk Speaks?

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