How Long to Read General Edward Porter Alexander at Fredericksburg

How Long Does it Take to Read General Edward Porter Alexander at Fredericksburg?

It takes the average reader and 28 minutes to read General Edward Porter Alexander at Fredericksburg by Edward Porter Alexander

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Description

In the narrative of the Civil War, Edward Porter Alexander has loomed larger in death than in life. Just 25 years old when the war broke out, Porter Alexander had already served as an engineer and officer in the U.S. Army, but the native Georgian resigned his commission in May 1861 and joined the Confederacy after his home state seceded. Porter Alexander would continue to serve under Longstreet's corps for most of the rest of the war, and he famously suggested to Lee at Appomattox that the Confederate army should disband and melt away instead of surrender. Porter Alexander would later regret the suggestion, and Lee scolded him for it anyway. Though he had served with distinction during the Civil War, it was Porter Alexander's memoirs that have kept his name alive today. While many prominent officers on both sides wrote memoirs, Porter Alexander's were among the most insightful and often considered by historians as the most evenhanded. With a sense of humor and a good narrative, Porter Alexander skillfully narrated the war, his service, and what he considered the successes and faults of others, including Lee, when he thought they had made good decisions or mistakes. As a result, historians continue to rely heavily on his memoirs as a source for Civil War history. Before he even wrote his memoirs, he wrote letters that were published in the Southern Historical Society, which kept a literary journal that helped develop the "Lost Cause" and became the clearinghouse for many Confederate writers after the war. In this letter, Porter Alexander narrates his account of the Battle of Petersburg.

How long is General Edward Porter Alexander at Fredericksburg?

General Edward Porter Alexander at Fredericksburg by Edward Porter Alexander is 28 pages long, and a total of 7,224 words.

This makes it 9% the length of the average book. It also has 9% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read General Edward Porter Alexander at Fredericksburg Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 39 minutes to read General Edward Porter Alexander at Fredericksburg aloud.

What Reading Level is General Edward Porter Alexander at Fredericksburg?

General Edward Porter Alexander at Fredericksburg is suitable for students ages 8 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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