How Long to Read The Journal of Latrobe

How Long Does it Take to Read The Journal of Latrobe?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 10 minutes to read The Journal of Latrobe by Benjamin Henry Latrobe

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

Description

British-born Benjamin Latrobe is best known to American history for his design of the United States Capitol, as well as Baltimore's cathedral. After settling first in Virginia, then relocating to Philadelphia, Latrobe spent much of his later life in Washington, D.C., where he was hired as Surveyor of the Public Buildings of the United States. Latrobe worked in Greek revival and Gothic Revival styles, and was highly interested in urban planning, particularly as it was affected by public health. Covering the years 1796 to 1820, The Journal of Latrobe is a 'Äúcollection of observations and a record of facts.'Äù The work describes his life and projects in Virginia, Philadelphia, and finally New Orleans, where he died of the yellow fever he caught while working on a waterworks project there. These are the acute observations of an 'Äúarchitect, naturalist and traveler, 'Äù with commentary on social mores and manners, as well as the development of cities and towns, particularly Washington, D.C., in a booming post-war America.

How long is The Journal of Latrobe?

The Journal of Latrobe by Benjamin Henry Latrobe is 370 pages long, and a total of 92,500 words.

This makes it 125% the length of the average book. It also has 113% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Journal of Latrobe Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 25 minutes to read The Journal of Latrobe aloud.

What Reading Level is The Journal of Latrobe?

The Journal of Latrobe 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.

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