It takes the average reader 8 hours to read Taking On The Burden Of History by George M. Van Sant
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
This book is a memoir of the author’s active service in the United States Marine Corps. It recounts his decision to enlist, boot camp, service in North China, recall in 1950, commissioning, adventures in Hollywood, combat service in Korea, and his homecoming. The author reveals he was not your typical hard-charging Marine. The book tells stories of many heroes, and a few cowards. It recounts some terrifying experiences, some hilarious episodes, and graphically illustrates how the superlative history of the Corps imposes a burden on every individual Marine to measure up.
Taking On The Burden Of History by George M. Van Sant is 467 pages long, and a total of 120,019 words.
This makes it 158% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read Taking On The Burden Of History aloud.
Taking On The Burden Of History is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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