How Long to Read The Black Civil War Soldiers of Illinois

How Long Does it Take to Read The Black Civil War Soldiers of Illinois?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 7 minutes to read The Black Civil War Soldiers of Illinois by Edward A. Miller, Jr.

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

Description

Chronicles the Civil War experience of a representative African American regiment The Black Civil War Soldiers of Illinois tells the story of the Twenty-ninth United States Colored Infantry, one of almost 150 African American regiments to fight in the Civil War and the only such unit assembled by the state of Illinois. The Twenty-ninth took part in the famous Battle of the Crater at Petersburg, joined Grant's forces in the siege of Richmond, and stood on the battlefield when Lee surrendered at Appomattox. In this comprehensive examination of the unit's composition, contribution, and postwar fate, Edward A. Miller, Jr., demonstrates the value of the Twenty-ninth as a means of understanding the Civil War experience of African American soldiers, including the prejudice that shaped their service. Miller details the formation of the Twenty-ninth, its commendable performance but incompetent leadership during the Petersburg battle, and the refilling of its ranks, mostly by black enlistees who served as substitutes for drafted white men. He recounts the unit's role in the final campaign against the Army of Northern Virginia; its final, needless mission to the Texas border; the tragic postwar fate of most of its officers; and the continued discrimination and economic hardship endured after the war by the soldiers.

How long is The Black Civil War Soldiers of Illinois?

The Black Civil War Soldiers of Illinois by Edward A. Miller, Jr. is 298 pages long, and a total of 76,884 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 94% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Black Civil War Soldiers of Illinois Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours to read The Black Civil War Soldiers of Illinois aloud.

What Reading Level is The Black Civil War Soldiers of Illinois?

The Black Civil War Soldiers of Illinois is suitable for students ages 12 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.

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