How Long to Read Faces West

How Long Does it Take to Read Faces West?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 30 minutes to read Faces West by E. M. Burtcheard

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

Description

When Daniel Wilkerson returned to the family farm after serving with the Union Army he found the farm had been raided by General John Hunt Morgan of the CSA, the animals killed and his father had suffered a stroke. His brother and sister-in-law had died of cholera during the war while serving the Union in Pennsylvania. The farm could no longer support the family. The decision was made to sell out and go to Oregon. The family of three women, six children and Daniel left their family home and set out by wagon train for the western lands. They would walk most of the 2,000 miles and endure relentless heat and severe weather, the loss of a rebellious daughter, the death of a child, illness and injury. Many dreams along the way were lost-Daniel and a new farm, Anna wanting to teach, Jody wanting to ride for the Pony Express. Many dreams had to be put aside. There would be graves alongside the trail from families of the train. There was constant fear of Indians stealing the children, outlaws and lack of good water. The train followed the Platt River which was "too thick to drink and too thin to plow." Rebellion among the wagon train members that refused to heed the warning of a mountain man, brought death to those who left the train to travel the portion of the trail the Sioux were guarding with their lives. The Bozeman Trail the Indians called the Holy Road was no longer a safe route. The family had delays with illness and had to stay in Denver until spring. Late in the autumn while searching for medicinal herbs their daughter was captured by the Sioux. It took strong people to settle the western lands people like the Wilkerson's Captain McGruder and Ben Clemont and others who were not afraid to face the unknown.

How long is Faces West?

Faces West by E. M. Burtcheard is 210 pages long, and a total of 52,500 words.

This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 64% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Faces West Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 46 minutes to read Faces West aloud.

What Reading Level is Faces West?

Faces West 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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