How Long to Read Jim Thorpe in the 20th Century

How Long Does it Take to Read Jim Thorpe in the 20th Century?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read Jim Thorpe in the 20th Century by John H. Drury

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

Description

Jim Thorpe in the 20th Century examines the causes and effects of a community's decision to relinquish its Native American name Mauch Chunk (“Bear Mountain”) to become the town of Jim Thorpe. In the 19th century, Mauch Chunk rode a wave of prosperity, as coal shipping and tourism turned ordinary men into millionaires. In the 20th century, the mainstays of the town's economy began to tumble like dominoes: mule-drawn coal boats could not compete with the iron horse, ending Mauch Chunk's days as a canal town by 1922; the touristattracting Switchback Gravity Railroad, unable to afford parts,...

How long is Jim Thorpe in the 20th Century?

Jim Thorpe in the 20th Century by John H. Drury is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Jim Thorpe in the 20th Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read Jim Thorpe in the 20th Century aloud.

What Reading Level is Jim Thorpe in the 20th Century?

Jim Thorpe in the 20th 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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