How Long to Read First-Person America

How Long Does it Take to Read First-Person America?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 14 minutes to read First-Person America by Ann Banks

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

Description

Between 1938 and 1942 the Federal Writers’ Project set out to create a first-person portrait of America by sending young writers—many of whom later became famous—around the country to interview people from all occupations and backgrounds. This book presents 80 of these diverse life histories, including the stories of a North Carolina patent-medicine pitchman, a retired Oregon prospector, a Bahamian midwife from Florida, a Key West smuggler, recent immigrants to New York, and Chicago jazz musicians. Historian Eric Foner called First-Person America “the finest example yet of an increasingly...

How long is First-Person America?

First-Person America by Ann Banks is 252 pages long, and a total of 63,504 words.

This makes it 85% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read First-Person America Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 47 minutes to read First-Person America aloud.

What Reading Level is First-Person America?

First-Person America 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.

Where Can I Buy First-Person America?

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