How Long to Read Great Railroad Tunnels of North America

How Long Does it Take to Read Great Railroad Tunnels of North America?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 15 minutes to read Great Railroad Tunnels of North America by William Lowell Putnam

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

Description

Describing and detailing the boring of major railroad tunnels throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico, this book covers the period from the creation of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Tunnel in the 1850s to Copper Canyon’s Continental and El Descanso tunnels in the early 1960s. Other notable tunnels featured here include Massachusetts’ notoriously expensive and slow-progressing Hoosac Tunnel; Colorado’s rail and water Moffat Tunnel; Montana’s Flathead Tunnel; and several major tunnels along the Canadian Pacific’s main line. In addition to providing details on the tunnels, the author considers the reasons they were created, their engineers, and their use. The book includes more than 50 period and contemporary photos. A glossary explains concepts related to railroad construction and maintenance.

How long is Great Railroad Tunnels of North America?

Great Railroad Tunnels of North America by William Lowell Putnam is 189 pages long, and a total of 48,951 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 60% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Great Railroad Tunnels of North America Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 27 minutes to read Great Railroad Tunnels of North America aloud.

What Reading Level is Great Railroad Tunnels of North America?

Great Railroad Tunnels of North America is suitable for students ages 10 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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