How Long to Read Searching for John Ball

How Long Does it Take to Read Searching for John Ball?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 14 minutes to read Searching for John Ball by Cynthia B. Hanson

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

Description

When a father and daughter rediscover a forgotten packet of letters bound by a single leather cord, they begin to unravel the life of a remarkable ancestor and Civil War soldier. As they research the life of John Ball, they meet a range of interesting characters - from Civil War buffs to die-hard ancestral researchers. They visit the genealogy room of Flower Memorial Library in Watertown, New York, and climb the stairs of the dilapidated farmhouse where John grew up and where he returned to die at age 39 after a noteworthy life. As they translate the letters, a Boston archivist helps to decipher the fading handwriting with a giant magnifier. A picture finally emerges of a war-torn soldier who fought in 22 battles. One of the first to enlist in the Union Army in 1861 with the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, his regiment has been credited with turning the tide of the war at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863, when it was ordered to charge a much larger oncoming Confederate force. The suicide mission resulted in 82 percent casualties to the regiment. After surviving a near-fatal wound at Bristoe Station, he went on to command the 11th Minnesota Regiment in Tennessee. "Searching for John Ball" contains over 60 insightful Civil War-era letters. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in documenting family history and the lives of Civil War soldiers.

How long is Searching for John Ball?

Searching for John Ball by Cynthia B. Hanson is 188 pages long, and a total of 48,504 words.

This makes it 63% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Searching for John Ball Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 25 minutes to read Searching for John Ball aloud.

What Reading Level is Searching for John Ball?

Searching for John Ball 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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