How Long to Read The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country

How Long Does it Take to Read The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country by Stephanie Hoover

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

Description

Politics in Kelayres turned deadly on November 5, 1934. When Republican boss "Big Joe" Bruno sensed his grip on Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region slipping away with the night's election, he and a few family members opened fire on a peaceful Democratic parade passing Bruno's home. The carnage was shocking--five men gunned down and nearly two dozen other victims wounded but alive. Convicted and sentenced to the Schuylkill County Prison, Bruno quickly escaped, allegedly with help from the guard. It took authorities eight months to put him back behind bars. Author Stephanie Hoover delves into...

How long is The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country?

The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country by Stephanie Hoover is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country aloud.

What Reading Level is The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country?

The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country is suitable for students ages 10 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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