How Long to Read Rivers in the Desert

How Long Does it Take to Read Rivers in the Desert?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read Rivers in the Desert by Margaret L. Davis

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

Description

Rivers in the Desert is the quintessential American story. It follows the remarkable career of William Mulholland, the visionary who engineered the rise of Los Angeles as the greatest American city west of the Mississippi. He sought to transform the sparse and barren desert into an inhabitable environment by designing the longest aqueduct in the Western Hemisphere, bringing water from the mountains to support a large city. Davis chronicles Mulholland's dramatic ascension to wealth and fame, followed by his tragic downfall after the sudden collapse of the dam he had constructed to safeguard the water supply. The disaster, which killed at least five hundred people, caused his repudiation by allies, friends, and a previously adoring community. Epic in scope, Rivers in the Desert chronicles the history of Los Angeles and examines the tragic fate of the man who rescued it.

How long is Rivers in the Desert?

Rivers in the Desert by Margaret L. Davis is 268 pages long, and a total of 69,144 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Rivers in the Desert Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read Rivers in the Desert aloud.

What Reading Level is Rivers in the Desert?

Rivers in the Desert 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 Rivers in the Desert?

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