How Long to Read Mr. Lincoln's Forts

How Long Does it Take to Read Mr. Lincoln's Forts?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 39 minutes to read Mr. Lincoln's Forts by Benjamin Franklin Cooling III

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

Description

During the American Civil War, Washington, D.C. was the most heavily fortified city in North America. As President Abraham Lincoln's Capital, the city became the symbol of Union determination, as well as a target for Robert E. Lee's Confederates. As a Union army and navy logistical base, it contained a complex of hospitals, storehouses, equipment repair facilities, and animal corrals. These were in addition to other public buildings, small urban areas, and vast open space that constituted the capital on the Potomac. To protect Washington with all it contained and symbolized, the Army constructed a shield of fortifications: 68 enclosed earthen forts, 93 supplemental batteries, miles of military roads, and support structures for commissary, quartermaster, engineer, and civilian labor force, some of which still exist today. Thousands of troops were held back from active operations to garrison this complex. And the Commanders of the Army of the Potomac from Irvin McDowell to George Meade, and informally U.S. Grant himself, always had to keep in mind their responsibility of protecting this city, at the same time that they were moving against the Confederate forces arrayed against them. Revised in style, format, and content, the new edition of Mr. Lincoln's Forts is the premier historical reference and tour guide to the Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C.

How long is Mr. Lincoln's Forts?

Mr. Lincoln's Forts by Benjamin Franklin Cooling III is 334 pages long, and a total of 84,836 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 104% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Mr. Lincoln's Forts Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 43 minutes to read Mr. Lincoln's Forts aloud.

What Reading Level is Mr. Lincoln's Forts?

Mr. Lincoln's Forts 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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