How Long to Read Lincoln at Gettysburg

How Long Does it Take to Read Lincoln at Gettysburg?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read Lincoln at Gettysburg by Garry Wills

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

Description

The power of words has rarely been given a more compelling demonstration than in the Gettysburg Address. Lincoln was asked to memorialize the gruesome battle. Instead, he gave the whole nation "a new birth of freedom" in the space of a mere 272 words. His entire life and previous training, and his deep political experience went into this, his revolutionary masterpiece. By examining both the address and Lincoln in their historical moment and cultural frame, Wills breathes new life into words we thought we knew, and reveals much about a president so mythologized but often misunderstood. Wills...

How long is Lincoln at Gettysburg?

Lincoln at Gettysburg by Garry Wills is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lincoln at Gettysburg Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read Lincoln at Gettysburg aloud.

What Reading Level is Lincoln at Gettysburg?

Lincoln at Gettysburg 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.

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