How Long to Read Life and Adventures of Chickasaw, the Scout

How Long Does it Take to Read Life and Adventures of Chickasaw, the Scout?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 52 minutes to read Life and Adventures of Chickasaw, the Scout by R. W. Surby

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

Description

The astounding experiences of a Union Scout The writer of this book, R. W. Surby, was a Union soldier who served with Colonel Benjamin Grierson's cavalry brigade as it undertook its great raid through Mississippi during the American Civil War. Surby was frequently engaged in scouting and 'point' duties for the Union cavalry column. It is almost certain that it was at this time that he came into contact with the subject of this book, L. H. Naron, otherwise known as Chickasaw the scout because of his county of origin, who also served under Grierson. Surby wrote a valuable history and personal account of the Grierson Raid (published by Leonaur as 'The Horse Soldiers Raid') and the text of this present volume, dealing with Naron's wartime experiences, was originally included in that book. Naron's account does not particularly concentrate on his experiences with Grierson and is published here in its own right for the first time to bring greater focus to his story. Naron's life as a scout and spy for the Union was full of danger and incident long before he joined the Grierson command. He was a man of high principle and was deeply committed to the maintenance of the Union of states. He lived in Mississippi in a region avidly pro-Confederate where his life was threatened and even his own brother turned against him. Ultimately he had to flee to Union held territory and there he determined to do his part for the federal cause. His choice of occupation could not have been more dangerous. He spent almost his entire war behind enemy lines, either dressed in civilian clothes, openly posing as a loyal secessionist or in Confederate Army uniform, before undertaking the perilous business of crossing through both battle-lines to report his findings. Discovery and capture would have meant certain death and this intrepid man came horrifyingly close to ruin on several occasions, being saved only by an iron nerve and his almost superhuman ability to remain calm in the most trying of of circumstances. A concise but riveting read and highly recommended for all those interested in the Civil War in America. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.

How long is Life and Adventures of Chickasaw, the Scout?

Life and Adventures of Chickasaw, the Scout by R. W. Surby is 112 pages long, and a total of 28,224 words.

This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Life and Adventures of Chickasaw, the Scout Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 34 minutes to read Life and Adventures of Chickasaw, the Scout aloud.

What Reading Level is Life and Adventures of Chickasaw, the Scout?

Life and Adventures of Chickasaw, the Scout 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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