How Long to Read The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and Other Devastating American Fires
By E J Goodspeed
How Long Does it Take to Read The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and Other Devastating American Fires?
It takes the average reader 10 hours and 26 minutes to read The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and Other Devastating American Fires by E J Goodspeed
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
In October 1871, Chicago burned to the ground. It was rebuilt and emerged stronger than ever. This is its story told by those who lived in its time. E.J. Goodspeed first printed this detailed account of the Chicago Fire and its relief efforts in 1871. This modern reprinting preserves the original text and type font to transport readers back to the 19th century, to a time when fire posed a great risk to cities built from wood and lit with lanterns. Goodspeed guides readers through the origins of Chicago, its construction and growth to become a major American metropolis. Then, using contemporary accounts, he describes its destruction as a single lantern sparks the inferno which, driven by wind, destroys most of the city. Newspapers, using typical 19th-century flair, aid in telling the stories of survivors and the courageous firemen who battled the flames. Goodspeed goes on to detail previous fires in Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as many past conflagrations that claimed cities such as London and Rome. Originally titled. "The Great Fires in Chicago and the West", The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 remains a thrilling read for all historians and lovers of Chicago.
How long is The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and Other Devastating American Fires?
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and Other Devastating American Fires by E J Goodspeed is 622 pages long, and a total of 156,744 words.
This makes it 210% the length of the average book. It also has 192% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and Other Devastating American Fires Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 16 minutes to read The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and Other Devastating American Fires aloud.
What Reading Level is The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and Other Devastating American Fires?
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and Other Devastating American Fires is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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