How Long to Read Destination Astoria

How Long Does it Take to Read Destination Astoria?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 32 minutes to read Destination Astoria by Brian D. Ratty

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

Description

In 1809, ruthless businessman John Jacob Astor schemes to send an overland expedition to the mouth of the Columbia River. Destination Astoria reveals the remarkable odyssey of one young fur trapper, Dutch Blackwell, who joins that enterprise.From Boston, Dutch travels cross-country with his dog and two horses to meet up with Astor's brigade in St. Louis. Along the trail, he encounters Mountain Jack, a seasoned frontiersman. The two men form an alliance, forsaking the Astorians, and cross the continent together. During their tormented passage, the men face death from starvation, dehydration, searing heat and Indians both hateful and helpful. Crossing the uncharted wilderness becomes the ultimate test of their tenacity.Destination Astoria, an enthralling story steeped in history, moves across the unforgiving heartland with the fury of a prairie storm. With vivid descriptions, thoughtful characters and brutal twists, it portrays a lost breed of adventurous frontiersman who helped blaze the Oregon Trail.If you enjoyed the classic novel 'The Last of the Mohicans, ' you will love Destination Astoria

How long is Destination Astoria?

Destination Astoria by Brian D. Ratty is 438 pages long, and a total of 113,004 words.

This makes it 148% the length of the average book. It also has 138% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Destination Astoria Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 17 minutes to read Destination Astoria aloud.

What Reading Level is Destination Astoria?

Destination Astoria 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.

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