How Long to Read Hardtack and Coffee Or the Unwritten Story of Army Life

How Long Does it Take to Read Hardtack and Coffee Or the Unwritten Story of Army Life?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Hardtack and Coffee Or the Unwritten Story of Army Life by John D. Billings

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

Description

Hardtack and Coffee: The Unwritten Story of Army Life (1887) is a memoir by John D. Billings. Billings was a veteran of the 10th Massachusetts Volunteer Light Artillery Battery in the American Civil War. Originally published in 1888, Hard Tack and Coffee quickly became a best seller, and is now considered one of the most important books written by a Civil War veteran. "Hard Tack and Coffee" is not about battles, but rather about how the common Union soldiers of the Civil War lived in camp and on the march. What would otherwise be a mundane subject is enlivened by Billings' humorous prose.

How long is Hardtack and Coffee Or the Unwritten Story of Army Life?

Hardtack and Coffee Or the Unwritten Story of Army Life by John D. Billings is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Hardtack and Coffee Or the Unwritten Story of Army Life Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Hardtack and Coffee Or the Unwritten Story of Army Life aloud.

What Reading Level is Hardtack and Coffee Or the Unwritten Story of Army Life?

Hardtack and Coffee Or the Unwritten Story of Army Life 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.

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