How Long to Read The American Crisis

By Thomas Paine

How Long Does it Take to Read The American Crisis?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 14 minutes to read The American Crisis by Thomas Paine

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

Description

"The American Crisis was a series of pamphlets published in London from 1776-1783 during the American Revolution by revolutionary author Thomas Paine. It decried British actions and Loyalists, offering support to the Patriot cause. The first of these four pamphlets was published on December 23, 1776; the second on January 13, 1777; the third on April 19, 1777; and, the fourth and final on September 12, 1777.The first of the pamphlets was released during a time when the Revolution still looked an unsteady prospect. Its opening sentence was adopted as the watchword of the movement to Trenton. The famous opening lines are: These are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.

How long is The American Crisis?

The American Crisis by Thomas Paine is 188 pages long, and a total of 48,504 words.

This makes it 63% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The American Crisis Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 25 minutes to read The American Crisis aloud.

What Reading Level is The American Crisis?

The American Crisis is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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