How Long to Read The Diary of James T. Ayers

How Long Does it Take to Read The Diary of James T. Ayers?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 14 minutes to read The Diary of James T. Ayers by John Hope Franklin

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

Description

A white Kentuckian, itinerant Methodist preacher, and antislavery spokesman, James T. Ayers moved to Illinois before the Civil War and, though nearly fifty-seven years old, enlisted in an Illinois regiment in 1862. In February 1864, he was dispatched as a recruiter for the U.S. Colored Troops in the Tennessee Valley and began this diary recounting his experiences, including his recruiting tactics, the difficulties he en-countered in enemy territory, and the lack of interest on the part of many slaves and freedmen in joining the U.S. Colored Troops.Edited by John Hope Franklin, who conducted impressive research in then little-used sources at the National Archives, Ayers's diary documents more than the black recruiting process. It also candidly reveals the complex attitudes of a northern white preacher regarding the war, race, and the Confederacy. For this edition, Franklin provides a preface and John David Smith offers a new introduction, explaining why Ayers's poignant text remains a telling and important source in contemporary scholarship.

How long is The Diary of James T. Ayers?

The Diary of James T. Ayers by John Hope Franklin 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 Diary of James T. Ayers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 25 minutes to read The Diary of James T. Ayers aloud.

What Reading Level is The Diary of James T. Ayers?

The Diary of James T. Ayers is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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