How Long to Read Chicago's Great Fire

How Long Does it Take to Read Chicago's Great Fire?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read Chicago's Great Fire by Carl Smith

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

Description

A definitive chronicle of the 1871 Chicago Fire as remembered by those who experienced it—from the author of Chicago and the American Literary Imagination. Over three days in October, 1871, much of Chicago, Illinois, was destroyed by one of the most legendary urban fires in history. Incorporated as a city in 1837, Chicago had grown at a breathtaking pace in the intervening decades—and much of the hastily-built city was made of wood. Starting in Catherine and Patrick O’Leary’s barn, the Fire quickly grew out of control, twice jumping branches of the Chicago River on its relentless path through...

How long is Chicago's Great Fire?

Chicago's Great Fire by Carl Smith is 352 pages long, and a total of 88,704 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Chicago's Great Fire Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read Chicago's Great Fire aloud.

What Reading Level is Chicago's Great Fire?

Chicago's Great Fire 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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