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 42 minutes to read George W. Alexander and Castle Thunder by Frances H. Casstevens

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

Description

Captain George W. Alexander was a controversial figure in Richmond during the Civil War, honored as a hero and condemned as a cruel prison superintendent. He was appointed Provost Marshal 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 Alexander's life from the U.S. Navy voyage with Commodore Perry to Japan, hiding in Canada after Lee's surrender, editorship of Washington DC's Sunday Gazette to his death in 1895. The main body of the text concentrates on Alexander's time at Castle Thunder, but the book also explores the evolution of the prison system and the provost marshal's 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 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 H. Casstevens is 281 pages long, and a total of 70,531 words.

This makes it 95% the length of the average book. It also has 86% 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 25 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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