How Long to Read The History of the Comstock Lode, 1850-1997

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of the Comstock Lode, 1850-1997?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read The History of the Comstock Lode, 1850-1997 by Grant Horace Smith

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

Description

The History of the Comstock Lode, first published in 1943, provided mining investors, engineers, and western historians with the first comprehensive, chronological history of mining operations on the Comstock. Of particular note is Smith's progressive record of the ways the mines were developed, the failures encountered, the bonanzas discovered, and the production records of the mines. In addition to the invaluable mining information, The History of the Comstock Lode includes the personal histories of the colorful men of the Comstock - "Old Virginny," the ill-fated Grosh brothers, John W. Mackay, Mark Twain, Dan De Quille, and Charles Howard Shinn, to mention a few. The book also contains many rare historic photographs of the mining district. With the addition of new material by Joseph V. Tingley, which brings the history of mining operations on the Comstock to the present, The History of the Comstock Lode will once again he enjoyed by scholars and students of mining history as well as western history buffs.

How long is The History of the Comstock Lode, 1850-1997?

The History of the Comstock Lode, 1850-1997 by Grant Horace Smith is 346 pages long, and a total of 88,576 words.

This makes it 117% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The History of the Comstock Lode, 1850-1997 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read The History of the Comstock Lode, 1850-1997 aloud.

What Reading Level is The History of the Comstock Lode, 1850-1997?

The History of the Comstock Lode, 1850-1997 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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