How Long to Read The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt

How Long Does it Take to Read The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt by David Miller De Witt

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

Description

First published in 1894, “The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt” looks at the case of Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Surratt (1820 or 1823– 1865), an American woman who was convicted of participating in a plot to assassinate U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Despite maintaining her innocence and the fact that the case made against her was arguably weak, she became the first women to be executed by the US federal government. Her son John Surratt was also tried at a later date, but acquitted due to the statute of limitations. A detailed exploration of this famously controversial case that will appeal to those with an interest in American history. Contents include: “The Reign of Terror”, “The Bureau of Military (In)Justice”, “The Opening of the Court”, “The Judges”, “The Conduct of the Trial”, “Arguments for the Defense”, “Charge of Judge Bingham”, “The Verdict, Sentence and Petition”, “The Death Warrant and the Execution”, “Was it not Murder?”, etc. Read & Co. History is proudly republishing this classic work now in a brand new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of Abraham Lincoln.

How long is The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt?

The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt by David Miller De Witt is 178 pages long, and a total of 45,924 words.

This makes it 60% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt aloud.

What Reading Level is The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt?

The Judicial Murder of Mary E. Surratt is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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