How Long to Read Steamboats in the Timber

How Long Does it Take to Read Steamboats in the Timber?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 24 minutes to read Steamboats in the Timber by Ruby El Hult

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

Description

In the heyday of its water commerce, Lake Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho was the scene of more steamboating than any other lake, salt or fresh, west of the Great Lakes. The old steamers brought gold, silver, and lead from the mines; lumber from the forests; mail to lonely homesteaders; and romance down the shadowy St. Joe River, whose silken waters flow into the Coeur d’Alene. The old steamboats are gone now from the lake—but here is their story, exciting, nostalgic and complete. Across Lake Coeur d’Alene, in the early days, the big mining boom in the Coeur d’Alene Mountains was carried out, and the ore-hauling stammers came and went. Across the lake water went the timber seekers in their rush to grab the white pine riches of the St. Joe country; and a new fleet of stammers carried timber barons, homesteaders and lumberjacks up the twisting, cottonwood-shaded St. Joe. On holidays the old stammers were transformed into excursion boats. The beauty of the mountain lake and its two rivers lured thousands of people from Spokane and the Palouse farmlands, who crowded into special trains and headed for the banner-draped boats. Gay crowds danced on deck, children had a hectic day, and amorous couples gazed languorously at the blue-and-silver waters as the excursion steamer trailed homeward in the moonlight. Here you will visit the bustling waterfront boom towns of Coeur d’Alene, Harrison, St. Maries, Ferrell, and St. Joe, just as they were in the glory days of steamboating, and as they are today. Romantic and factual history skilfully merge as the old towns, the rivermen, and the boats glide by in easy, informed narrative.

How long is Steamboats in the Timber?

Steamboats in the Timber by Ruby El Hult is 143 pages long, and a total of 36,179 words.

This makes it 48% the length of the average book. It also has 44% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Steamboats in the Timber Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 17 minutes to read Steamboats in the Timber aloud.

What Reading Level is Steamboats in the Timber?

Steamboats in the Timber 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.

Where Can I Buy Steamboats in the Timber?

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