How Long to Read The Cavalry of the West

How Long Does it Take to Read The Cavalry of the West?

It takes the average reader 5 hours to read The Cavalry of the West by John D. Kearney

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

Description

This is a novel set against the disruption of Texas society caused by the U.S. Civil War. Its narrative follows a gang of young contraband smugglers from Austin, Texas, who are drawn inescapably into the war raging around them. Fleeing the border city of Brownsville as Union troops invade, the gang returns as part of a larger force a last-hope battalion known as The Cavalry of the West. Facing disaster with the loss of Brownsville, Texas needs all its remaining resources to regain its outlet to global trade. Disenchanted veterans, draft resisters, misfits, rejects, opportunists, and patriots join with legendary Texas figures Rip Ford, Santos Benavides, Sally Skull, Mary Maverick, and the mysterious James Red Dunn in the desperate attempt to recapture the Lower Rio Grande. Fiction and history combine to portray the psychological trauma, stubborn pride, and desperation of a society caught on the losing end of war. The result is one of the most unorthodox military campaigns of the U.S. Civil War. Riding southward, the Cavalry of the West faces impossible odds and great personal hardships. From San Antonio to northern Mexico, each mile brings them nearer to danger and an uncertain future as Texas, the Confederacy, and the world they have known crumbles around them. John D Kearney is a life-long Texas resident. Following a career in the machining trades, he earned academic degrees in History at Texas State University-San Marcos, and the University of Houston. His previous historic novel is entitled Vengeance in Old San Antonio: The Ruthless Killings of Ben Thompson and John King Fisher. In addition to literary pursuits, he currently works as an adjunct history professor at various colleges in the Houston area."

How long is The Cavalry of the West?

The Cavalry of the West by John D. Kearney is 300 pages long, and a total of 75,000 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 92% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Cavalry of the West Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read The Cavalry of the West aloud.

What Reading Level is The Cavalry of the West?

The Cavalry of the West 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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