How Long to Read George W. Alexander and Castle Thunder

How Long Does it Take to Read George W. Alexander and Castle Thunder?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 48 minutes to read George W. Alexander and Castle Thunder by Frances Harding Casstevens

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

Description

Captain George W. Alexander was a controversial figure in Richmond duringthe Civil War, honored as a hero and condemned as a cruel prison superintendent. He was appointed Provost Marshall and put in charge of Castle Thunder in 1862, after escaping imprisonment at Fort McHenry. At his Confederate prison in Richmond, he oversaw prisoners of all types, including Confederates, women, slaves, Federal deserters, and spies. This biography traces his entire life from his career in the U.S. Navy andthe voyage with Commodore Perry to Japan, to his hiding in Canada after Lees surrender, to his editorship of Washington DCs "Sunday Gazette" and death in 1895. The main body of the text concentrates on Alexanders time at Castle Thunder, but the book also explores the evolution of the prison system and the provost marshalls department, touching on unusual prisoners and escape attempts. Appendix 1 is a partial list of prisoners at Castle Thunder and when, where, and why they were arrested. Appendix 2 is a transcript of the court martial of Private John R. Jones. Appendix 3 lists prisoners sent from Camp Holmes and appendix 4 is a report of Alexander as Assistant Provost Marshall. Appendix 5 is a pamphlet published by the Republican Party National Committee; it struck at the it struck at the Democratic Party by scorning its military prison keepers.

How long is George W. Alexander and Castle Thunder?

George W. Alexander and Castle Thunder by Frances Harding Casstevens is 284 pages long, and a total of 72,136 words.

This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read George W. Alexander and Castle Thunder Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 34 minutes to read George W. Alexander and Castle Thunder aloud.

What Reading Level is George W. Alexander and Castle Thunder?

George W. Alexander and Castle Thunder 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.

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