How Long to Read Impressions of Cuba in the Nineteenth Century

How Long Does it Take to Read Impressions of Cuba in the Nineteenth Century?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 56 minutes to read Impressions of Cuba in the Nineteenth Century by Joseph Judson Dimock

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

Description

Joseph J. Dimock's descriptions of Cuba in his travel diary provide a remarkable firsthand view of a fascinating period in the island's history. In the mid-nineteenth century, the United States was pursuing manifest destiny. The war with Mexico had resulted in a vast increase of national territory, and many north Americans wanted Cuba as the next acquisition. In addition to annexationist plots, Cuban life was marked by slave conspiracies, colonial insurrections, economic expansion, and political intrigue. Impressions of Cuba in the Nineteenth Century describes the social, economic and political conditions in the 1850s. Dimock's entries of his travels and observations as an American reveal details of Cuban agriculture, plant life, and natural resources. The diary also provides elaborate accounts of the sugar industry, extensive commentary on the daily live of slaves, Spaniards, and Cubans. Dimock's curiosity led him around the island, into prisons, salons, and other unusual places, resulting in a wide-ranging account of Cuban life. Impressions of Cuba in the Nineteenth Century provides a highly accessible, entertaining, and insightful look at Cuba.

How long is Impressions of Cuba in the Nineteenth Century?

Impressions of Cuba in the Nineteenth Century by Joseph Judson Dimock is 174 pages long, and a total of 44,196 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 54% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Impressions of Cuba in the Nineteenth Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 1 minute to read Impressions of Cuba in the Nineteenth Century aloud.

What Reading Level is Impressions of Cuba in the Nineteenth Century?

Impressions of Cuba in the Nineteenth Century 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.

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