How Long to Read Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade

How Long Does it Take to Read Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 35 minutes to read Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade by Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade

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

Description

Gen. Joseph Orville Shelby's involvement in the Civil War began when he raised a cavalry company for Southern service after refusing a commission in the Federal army. Shelby's company of Rangers became known as the most disciplined company in the pro-Confederate Missouri State Guard. General Shelby's reputation as a fierce commander on the battlefield coexisted with his reputation for acts of compassion toward prisoners of war and innocent civilians. His actions were actuated by his principles, and he permitted no dishonorable act. He was relentless in the punishment of crimes against the weak and helpless, showing regard for all civilians. One example illustrating this occurred prior to the war, when he single-handedly faced down a lynch mob in Lexington, Missouri, to rescue a man who had insisted on his right to vote for Abraham Lincoln at the polls. Shelby's actions set a high standard of courage and honor for his men. While he was not sentimental over fallen comrades, he did not subject his men to dangers that he did not face himself. As a result, the men of Shelby's Brigade idolized him and followed him without question. Every march, camp, and battle that could be identified from reliable source material is incorporated here in this thoroughly researched book. Information was obtained from officers� reports and correspondence from both armies, the National Archives and Records Service, newspapers from that period, articles written by veterans after the war, and the memoirs of Confederate brigadier general M. Jeff Thompson, who temporarily commanded Shelby�s Brigade near the end of the war. Jo Shelby was motivated by his unselfish belief in the rightness of the cause of Southern independence. He was a true Southern patriot and his accomplishments place him among the top Confederate cavalry generals. After the war he was beloved by the men who had fought for him and even, over time, by his past adversaries. His life is worthy of study and reflection, for his actions embody the best qualities of the American soldier.

How long is Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade?

Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade by Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade is 386 pages long, and a total of 98,816 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 121% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 59 minutes to read Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade aloud.

What Reading Level is Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade?

Jo Shelby's Iron Brigade 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.

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