It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read Philadelphia Spiritualism and the Curious Case of Katie King by Stephanie Hoover
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In the wake of the Civil War, Spiritualism--and its promises of communication with the dead--reached its peak as grieving families hoped to reunite with men lost in battle. In the face of an uncertain future, people sought comfort in the messages of mediums, and for Philadelphians, that reassurance was found in Katie King. Katie was a spirit who materialized at the seances of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Holmes--or so attendees believed. For eight months in 1874, she captivated every level of Philadelphia society, including Vice President Henry Wilson, who clamored to speak with the lovely apparition....
Philadelphia Spiritualism and the Curious Case of Katie King by Stephanie Hoover is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.
This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read Philadelphia Spiritualism and the Curious Case of Katie King aloud.
Philadelphia Spiritualism and the Curious Case of Katie King is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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