How Long to Read Life Upon These Shores

By Henry Louis Gates (Jr.)

How Long Does it Take to Read Life Upon These Shores?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 20 minutes to read Life Upon These Shores by Henry Louis Gates (Jr.)

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

Description

A sumptuously illustrated, landmark book tracing African American history from the arrival of the conquistadors to the election of Barack Obama. Including more than eight hundred images--ancient maps, art, documents, photographs, cartoons, posters--Life Upon These Shores focuses on defining events, debates, and controversies, as well as the achievements of people famous and obscure.

How long is Life Upon These Shores?

Life Upon These Shores by Henry Louis Gates (Jr.) is 487 pages long, and a total of 125,159 words.

This makes it 164% the length of the average book. It also has 153% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Life Upon These Shores Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 23 minutes to read Life Upon These Shores aloud.

What Reading Level is Life Upon These Shores?

Life Upon These Shores 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.

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

Where Can I Buy Life Upon These Shores?

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