How Long to Read Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta

How Long Does it Take to Read Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 31 minutes to read Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta by John Rollin Ridge

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

Description

In 1854, a Cherokee Indian called Yellow Bird (better known as John Rollin Ridge) launched in this book the myth of Joaquin Murieta, based on the California criminal career of a 19th century Mexican bandit. Today this folk hero has been written into state histories, sensationalized in books, poems, and articles throughout America, Spain, France, Chile, and Mexico, and made into a motion picture. The Ridge account is here reproduced from the only known copy of the first edition, owned by Thomas W. Streeter, of Morristown, New Jersey. According to it, the passionate, wronged Murieta organized an outlaw company numbering over 2,000 men, who for two years terrorized gold-rush Californians by kidnapping, bank robberies, cattle thefts, and murders. So bloodthirsty as to be considered five men, Joaquin was aided by several hardy subordinates, including the sadistic cutthroat, "Three-Fingered Jack." Finally, the state legislature authorized organization of the Mounted Rangers to capture the outlaws. The drama is fittingly climaxed by the ensuing chase, "good, gory" battle, and the shocking fate of the badmen.

How long is Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta?

Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta by John Rollin Ridge is 211 pages long, and a total of 52,961 words.

This makes it 71% the length of the average book. It also has 65% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 49 minutes to read Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta aloud.

What Reading Level is Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta?

Life and Adventures of Joaquin Murieta 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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