How Long to Read Steamboat Disasters of the Lower Missouri River

How Long Does it Take to Read Steamboat Disasters of the Lower Missouri River?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 40 minutes to read Steamboat Disasters of the Lower Missouri River by Vicki Berger Erwin

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

Description

During the nineteenth century, more than three hundred boats met their end in the steamboat graveyard that was the Lower Missouri River, from Omaha to its mouth. Although derided as little more than an "orderly pile of kindling," steamboats were, in fact, technological marvels superbly adapted to the river's conditions. Their light superstructure and long, wide, flat hulls powered by high-pressure engines drew so little water that they could cruise on "a heavy dew" even when fully loaded. But these same characteristics made them susceptible to fires, explosions and snags--tree trunks ripped...

How long is Steamboat Disasters of the Lower Missouri River?

Steamboat Disasters of the Lower Missouri River by Vicki Berger Erwin is 160 pages long, and a total of 40,000 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 49% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Steamboat Disasters of the Lower Missouri River Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 38 minutes to read Steamboat Disasters of the Lower Missouri River aloud.

What Reading Level is Steamboat Disasters of the Lower Missouri River?

Steamboat Disasters of the Lower Missouri River 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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