How Long to Read Portrait of a Town

How Long Does it Take to Read Portrait of a Town?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 20 minutes to read Portrait of a Town by Patricia Joyce Parsons

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

Description

Situated on Virginia's Eastern Shore, Cape Charles was once a vibrant railroad town, serving as a vital hub for troop movements between the northern and southern states during World War II. Its placement on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, along with its fleet of ferries and fishing boats and its position among the farming communities of the Eastern Shore, made it a town of plenty in the lean times of rationing that occurred during the war--and a perfect place for a child to grow up.'Portrait of a Town' takes the reader on a nostalgic, invigorating journey through Cape Charles with a child's-eye-view--from playing in a swamp, to jumping the railroad's coal chute, to fishing the barrier islands that line Virginia's oceanfront. In this collection of vignettes, Patricia Parsons portrays life in Cape Charles during World War II and beyond. Using her own childhood memories and her family's life as a powerful touchstone, she follows the town's period of prosperity into a period of decline that transformed it from a bustling commercial center to a forsaken backwater--and back again. Recently, this historic town has experienced revitalization, rising from its own ashes to become a family-style tourist destination. Today, Cape Charles invites you to explore--and see why it truly is a memorable town.

How long is Portrait of a Town?

Portrait of a Town by Patricia Joyce Parsons is 140 pages long, and a total of 35,000 words.

This makes it 47% the length of the average book. It also has 43% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Portrait of a Town Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 11 minutes to read Portrait of a Town aloud.

What Reading Level is Portrait of a Town?

Portrait of a Town is suitable for students ages 10 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.

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