How Long to Read Keokuk and the Great Dam

How Long Does it Take to Read Keokuk and the Great Dam?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 10 minutes to read Keokuk and the Great Dam by John Hallwas

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

Description

This remarkable pictorial history tells the story of an engineering marvel: the first dam built across the Mississippi River (from 1910-1913), and the historic Midwestern community that fostered the world-famous hydroelectric project. Keokuk and the Great Dam is the story of a colorful and historic river town with a dream of economic development and cultural progress; a self-taught engineer who took on a challenge that no one else wanted to attempt; and a massive construction effort that pitted men and machines against the awesome power of America's greatest river. Completed shortly before WWI, the Keokuk dam (now known as Lock and Dam No. 19) was the culmination of a long struggle to employ the Mississippi River for hydroelectric power and to improve navigation on the great waterway. In frontier days the Des Moines Rapids, stretching north from Keokuk, prevented loaded steamboats from moving upriver. They also created a business opportunity for local residents. A rapidly growing town by the 1850s, Keokuk went into decline for many years when it failed to secure adequate railroad connections. But the coming of hydroelectric power fostered a new dream, and local leaders set out to harness the great river. What followed was a dramatic effort that drew international attention, produced the world's second largest dam (at the time), and forever changed both the community and the fabled American waterway.

How long is Keokuk and the Great Dam?

Keokuk and the Great Dam by John Hallwas is 130 pages long, and a total of 32,500 words.

This makes it 44% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Keokuk and the Great Dam Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 57 minutes to read Keokuk and the Great Dam aloud.

What Reading Level is Keokuk and the Great Dam?

Keokuk and the Great Dam 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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