How Long to Read Died on a Railroad in Colorado

How Long Does it Take to Read Died on a Railroad in Colorado?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Died on a Railroad in Colorado by Robert W. Mcleod

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

Description

At the dawn of the 20th century, the number of persons being killed on railroads in the United States was nothing short of appalling. Newspapers were replete with railroad-wreck stories, sometimes described in only three sentences but, still publicized and often in gruesome detail. Horrendously fatal accidents were a near-daily occurrence somewhere in the country. Statistics from 1907 indicate that, since the founding of the railroad industry, almost 12,000 railroad-related deaths per year occurred in the United States. A major problem was employees not interpreting train orders correctly, which frequently led to trains on the same track meeting head-on unexpectedly-what has been trivialized as "a cornfield meet." While the bulk of the U.S. problem lay with mistakes made by employees in not adhering to rules and regulations (some with habitual disregard), too, the condition of many railroads had deteriorated severely since their construction and this factor contributed heavily to casualties. In particular, inexpensive wooden bridges had aged and deteriorated to the point that high water easily weakened and even destroyed them, leaving a gaping opening into which an entire train could pile upon itself.

How long is Died on a Railroad in Colorado?

Died on a Railroad in Colorado by Robert W. Mcleod is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Died on a Railroad in Colorado Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Died on a Railroad in Colorado aloud.

What Reading Level is Died on a Railroad in Colorado?

Died on a Railroad in Colorado 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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