How Long to Read Memory's Nation

By John Seelye

How Long Does it Take to Read Memory's Nation?

It takes the average reader 12 hours to read Memory's Nation by John Seelye

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

Description

Long celebrated as a symbol of the country's origins, Plymouth Rock no longer receives much national attention. In fact, historians now generally agree that the Pilgrims' storied landing on the Rock never actually took place--the tradition having emerged more than a century after the arrival of the Mayflower. In Memory's Nation, however, John Seelye is not interested in the factual truth of the landing. He argues that what truly gives Plymouth Rock its significance is more than two centuries of oratorical, literary, and artistic celebrations of the Pilgrims' arrival. Seelye traces how different political, religious, and social groups used the image of the Rock on behalf of their own specific causes and ideologies. Drawing on a wealth of speeches, paintings, and popular illustrations, he shows how Plymouth Rock changed in meaning over the years, beginning as a symbol of freedom evoked in patriotic sermons at the start of the Revolution and eventually becoming an icon of exclusion during the 1920s. Originally published in 1998. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

How long is Memory's Nation?

Memory's Nation by John Seelye is 720 pages long, and a total of 180,000 words.

This makes it 243% the length of the average book. It also has 220% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Memory's Nation Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 16 hours and 23 minutes to read Memory's Nation aloud.

What Reading Level is Memory's Nation?

Memory's Nation is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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