How Long to Read Philosophy of railroads and other essays

How Long Does it Take to Read Philosophy of railroads and other essays?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Philosophy of railroads and other essays by T.C. Keefer

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

Description

T.C. Keefer's Philosophy of Railroads is one of the greatest hymns of praise to the age of iron and steel ever written in North America. Better than any other document it shows why railroads were seen as the arteries of the Canadian nation during the nineteenth century, This volume brings four of Keefer's works together with a brilliant introduction by H.V. Nelles. It includes Philosophy of Railroads, originally published in 1849; a lecture in which Keefer outlines his hopes for the development of the Montreal region and in passing reveals the philosophical foundation upon which they rest; the Sequel to the Philosophy of Railroads, a fascinating illustration of the problems the first engineers faced in raising their trade from a scramble for money and prestige into a legitimate profession; and a final essay on railways written in the early 1860s – expressing Keefer's disillusionment at the failure of railways to fulfill their promise. At one level these essays say a great deal about railroads and about Canadian society in the nineteenth century; at another they represent a cycle, from enthusiastic idealism to realism, in one man's thought; and at yet another they introduce us to the historian's problem of establishing relationships between ideas and the material conditions within which they appear.

How long is Philosophy of railroads and other essays?

Philosophy of railroads and other essays by T.C. Keefer is 250 pages long, and a total of 62,500 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Philosophy of railroads and other essays Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 41 minutes to read Philosophy of railroads and other essays aloud.

What Reading Level is Philosophy of railroads and other essays?

Philosophy of railroads and other essays 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.

Where Can I Buy Philosophy of railroads and other essays?

Philosophy of railroads and other essays by T.C. Keefer is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Philosophy of railroads and other essays by T.C. Keefer on Amazon click the button below.