How Long to Read Bound for Canaan

How Long Does it Take to Read Bound for Canaan?

It takes the average reader 9 hours to read Bound for Canaan by Fergus M. Bordewich

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

Description

For many of the thousands of blacks who escaped slavery in19th-century America through the network of the Underground Railroad,"Canaan" meant "Canada" and freedom. In Bound forCanaan, the first panoramic exploration of the Underground Railroad, slaves,slave owners and emancipators are caught up in a fierce clash of values thatbecomes a turning point in race relations and the human rights movement. Complemented by an introduction by Lawrence Hill, the acclaimedauthor of Any Known Blood, Fergus M. Bordewich's masterfulnarrative weaves together the personal stories of men and women with thepolitics of slavery and abolition to show how the Underground Railroad gavebirth to North America's first racially integrated, religiously inspiredmovement for social change.

How long is Bound for Canaan?

Bound for Canaan by Fergus M. Bordewich is 540 pages long, and a total of 135,000 words.

This makes it 182% the length of the average book. It also has 165% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Bound for Canaan Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 17 minutes to read Bound for Canaan aloud.

What Reading Level is Bound for Canaan?

Bound for Canaan 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 Bound for Canaan?

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