How Long to Read Stories of the American West

How Long Does it Take to Read Stories of the American West?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 13 minutes to read Stories of the American West by Francis Bret Harte

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

Description

Colorful, vivid stories of the California Gold Rush, the Wild West, and the Mexican War made Bret Harte one of the most popular writers of his time. The Bell-Ringer of Angel’s short story title is the epithet of one Alexander McGee, whose accurate aim would pierce the bull's eye of a mechanical target and cause a bell to ring. The Luck of Roaring Camp is the story of an infant born into a mining camp who changes the lives of the miners and brings them good luck, until tragedy strikes. The Outcasts of Poker Flats tells the story of several “immoral” characters who are cast out of their town only to show their true colors when their situation becomes dire. The Idyl of Red Gulch centers on a young schoolmistress, a drunken but charming young man, and a prostitute in a quiet, moralistic tale with a few unexpected twists and turns.

How long is Stories of the American West?

Stories of the American West by Francis Bret Harte is 73 pages long, and a total of 18,469 words.

This makes it 25% the length of the average book. It also has 23% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Stories of the American West Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 40 minutes to read Stories of the American West aloud.

What Reading Level is Stories of the American West?

Stories of the American West is suitable for students ages 8 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 Stories of the American West?

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