How Long to Read Escape Across the Potomac

How Long Does it Take to Read Escape Across the Potomac?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 24 minutes to read Escape Across the Potomac by C. W. Whitehair

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

Description

On September 14, 1862, the were 14,000 Federal soldiers at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, under the command of Colonel Dixon S. Miles. They were surrounded by 23,000 Confederate soldiers under the command of Major-General Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson force, in what would be known as the Siege at Harpers Ferry. Sharing in the Federal garrison's fate were 1,600 cavalrymen, who refused to surrender, but instead were willing to make an escape attempt. Follow their story, and the events leading up to, their daring "Escape Across the Potomac." The information for "Escape Across the Potomac" was taken from diaries of military and civilian participants, personal letters, and newspaper articles. Included are reports from the "Official Records of the Rebellion," period newspaper articles and photographs. CW Whitehair has portrayed both a military and civilian Civil War re-enactor. he is a former volunteer Historical Interpreter and Living Historian for the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and member of the Florida Writers Association.Whitehair has written ten books, fiction and non-fiction, fifty articles, and a bestselling short story on the Civil War. He has appeared in several historical documentaries and several movies on the Civil War. CW is also a guest speaker at Civil War Roundtables, historical societies, schools, re-enactments, libraries, and book festivals. Whitehair lives in Central Florida with his wife, Rhonda, and their poodle, Mosby.

How long is Escape Across the Potomac?

Escape Across the Potomac by C. W. Whitehair is 198 pages long, and a total of 51,084 words.

This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Escape Across the Potomac Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 39 minutes to read Escape Across the Potomac aloud.

What Reading Level is Escape Across the Potomac?

Escape Across the Potomac 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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