How Long to Read How to Get on in the World, Or a Ladder to Practical Success

How Long Does it Take to Read How to Get on in the World, Or a Ladder to Practical Success?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 2 minutes to read How to Get on in the World, Or a Ladder to Practical Success by A. R. Calhoun

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

Description

The old saying, "Marry in haste and repent at leisure," will never lose its force. Worse than the man whose selfishness keeps him a bachelor till death, is the young man, who, under an impulse he imagines to be an undying love, marries a girl as poor, weak, and selfish as himself.-from "Chapter VII: As to Marriage"Subtitled A Ladder to Practical Success, this little book is chock full of handy advice for a young man looking to make his way in the world... or at least in the world of 1895, when it was first published. Calhoun's guidance encompasses: .the importance of correct habits.the value of experience.selecting a calling.some of labor's compensations.patience and perseverance.and more.While some of its core counsel is timeless, this quaint work is a charming look back at a society that no longer exists.Also available from Cosimo Classics: Calhoun's Business Hints for Men and Women.American artist and writer ALFRED ROCHEFORT CALHOUN contributed photography, sketches, and articles to publications including Harper's Weekly and the Philadelphia Press.

How long is How to Get on in the World, Or a Ladder to Practical Success?

How to Get on in the World, Or a Ladder to Practical Success by A. R. Calhoun is 301 pages long, and a total of 75,551 words.

This makes it 102% the length of the average book. It also has 92% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read How to Get on in the World, Or a Ladder to Practical Success Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 52 minutes to read How to Get on in the World, Or a Ladder to Practical Success aloud.

What Reading Level is How to Get on in the World, Or a Ladder to Practical Success?

How to Get on in the World, Or a Ladder to Practical Success 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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