How Long to Read Iowa's Last Narrow-Gauge Railroad

How Long Does it Take to Read Iowa's Last Narrow-Gauge Railroad?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 13 minutes to read Iowa's Last Narrow-Gauge Railroad by John Tigges

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

Description

When talk began circulating in 1848 about the importance of railroads, the people of Cascade grew anxious. Without direct access to navigable rivers other than the Mississippi over 36 miles away, their community could very well fade from existence. They needed a railroad as soon as possible. The idea raced forward, with the backing of the Chicago, Clinton, Dubuque and Minnesota Railroad Company, or "the River Road," which ran along the western bank of the Mississippi River and passed through Bellevue. Their hopes and dreams became reality in a three-foot-gauge line 31 years later, in 1879. In...

How long is Iowa's Last Narrow-Gauge Railroad?

Iowa's Last Narrow-Gauge Railroad by John Tigges is 132 pages long, and a total of 33,264 words.

This makes it 45% the length of the average book. It also has 41% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Iowa's Last Narrow-Gauge Railroad Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 1 minute to read Iowa's Last Narrow-Gauge Railroad aloud.

What Reading Level is Iowa's Last Narrow-Gauge Railroad?

Iowa's Last Narrow-Gauge Railroad 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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