How Long to Read The Apostle to the Opelousas

How Long Does it Take to Read The Apostle to the Opelousas?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 20 minutes to read The Apostle to the Opelousas by Randy Willis

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

Description

Joseph Willis' life is a story of triumph over tragedy and victory over adversity! . He was born into slavery. His mother was Cherokee and his father a wealthy English plantation owner. . His family took him to court to deprive him of his inheritance (which would have made him the wealthiest plantation owner in all of Bladen County, North Carolina in 1776). . He fought as a Patriot in the Revolutionary War under the most colorful of all the American generals, Francis Marion, The Swamp Fox. . His first wife died in childbirth, and his second wife died only six years later, leaving him with five small children. . He crossed the mighty Mississippi River at Natchez at the peril of his own life, riding a mule! . He entered hostile Spanish-controlled Louisiana Territory, when the dreaded Code Noir (Black Code) was in effect. It forbade any Protestant ministers who came into the territory from preaching. . His life was threatened because of the message he brought to Spanish-controlled Louisiana! . His own denomination refused to ordain him because of his race. . Joseph Willis preached the first Gospel sermon by an Evangelical west of the Mississippi River. . After overcoming insurmountable obstacles, he blazed a trail for others for another half-century that changed American history. . His accomplishments are still felt today. Randy Willis is a fourth great-grandson of Joseph Willis and his foremost historian. www.threewindsblowing.com

How long is The Apostle to the Opelousas?

The Apostle to the Opelousas by Randy Willis is 78 pages long, and a total of 20,124 words.

This makes it 26% the length of the average book. It also has 25% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Apostle to the Opelousas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 49 minutes to read The Apostle to the Opelousas aloud.

What Reading Level is The Apostle to the Opelousas?

The Apostle to the Opelousas 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.

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