It takes the average reader 2 hours and 13 minutes to read Sturgis, South Dakota, 1878-1960 by Beverly Pechan
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Sturgis, named for Col. Samuel Sturgis of the U.S. Seventh Calvary, was established in 1878 as a "no holds barred" supply center for Fort Meade. Laid out by Jeremiah Wilcox, an in-law of Colonel Sturgis, Sturgis had an ample representation of saloons and gambling dens. In fact, Sturgis became known as "Scooptown," because of the regularity with which these establishments "scooped" the pay from Fort Meade soldiers' pockets. Now home to a thriving and active community, Sturgis has changed over the years but remains a colorful and fascinating area rich in history and character. In 1938,...
Sturgis, South Dakota, 1878-1960 by Beverly Pechan is 132 pages long, and a total of 33,264 words.
This makes it 45% the length of the average book. It also has 41% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 1 minute to read Sturgis, South Dakota, 1878-1960 aloud.
Sturgis, South Dakota, 1878-1960 is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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