It takes the average reader 7 hours and 5 minutes to read Jefferson Davis by William Edward Dodd
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Every schoolchild knows that Jefferson Davis was president of the Confederacy. Most adults know little more. Who was this enigmatic man - reportedly aloof but temperamental, ravaged in health but dogged in spirit? What did he think and do as the Civil War clouds gathered and burst? This balanced biography, first published in 1907, gives focus to a character and career not well understood. From his Mississippi roots to West Point to the Mexican War to Congress to the Southern presidency and ruin - from his unique residency in the national house divided - Jefferson Davis begs better acquaintance.
Jefferson Davis by William Edward Dodd is 422 pages long, and a total of 106,344 words.
This makes it 142% the length of the average book. It also has 130% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 41 minutes to read Jefferson Davis aloud.
Jefferson Davis is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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