How Long to Read Petrolia

How Long Does it Take to Read Petrolia?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Petrolia by Brian Black

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

Description

This award-winning history provides a fascinating look at the Civil War era oil boom in western Pennsylvania and its devastating impact on the region. In Petrolia, Brian Black offers a geographical and social history of a region that was not only the site of America’s first oil boom but was also the world’s largest oil producer between 1859 and 1873. Against the background of the growing demand for petroleum throughout and immediately following the Civil War, Black describes Oil Creek Valley’s descent into environmental hell. Known as “Petrolia,” the region of northwestern Pennsylvania...

How long is Petrolia?

Petrolia by Brian Black is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Petrolia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Petrolia aloud.

What Reading Level is Petrolia?

Petrolia 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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