How Long to Read The Great American Railroad War

How Long Does it Take to Read The Great American Railroad War?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 20 minutes to read The Great American Railroad War by Dennis Drabelle

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

Description

How two of America's greatest authors took on the Central Railroad monopoly The notorious Central Pacific Railroad riveted the attention of two great American writers: Ambrose Bierce and Frank Norris. In The Great American Railroad War, Dennis Drabelle tells a classic story of corporate greed vs. the power of the pen. The Central Pacific Railroad accepted US Government loans; but, when the loans fell due, the last surviving founder of the railroad avoided repayment. Bierce, at the behest of his boss William Randolph Hearst, swung into action writing over sixty stinging articles that became a signal achievement in American journalism. Later, Norris focused the first volume of his trilogy, The Octopus, on the freight cars of a thinly disguised version of the Central Pacific. The Great American Railroad War is a lively chapter of US history pitting two of America's greatest writers against one of America's most powerful corporations. "Readers with interests in western American history or the origins of today’s political quagmires will find much to relish. " - Publishers Weekly

How long is The Great American Railroad War?

The Great American Railroad War by Dennis Drabelle is 320 pages long, and a total of 80,000 words.

This makes it 108% the length of the average book. It also has 98% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Great American Railroad War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 17 minutes to read The Great American Railroad War aloud.

What Reading Level is The Great American Railroad War?

The Great American Railroad War 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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