How Long to Read The Last Spike

How Long Does it Take to Read The Last Spike?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 13 minutes to read The Last Spike by Pierre Berton

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

Description

In the four years between 1881 and 1885, Canada was forged into one nation by the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The Last Spike reconstructs the incredible story of how some 2,000 miles of steel crossed the continent in just five years — exactly half the time stipulated in the contract. Pierre Berton recreates the adventures that were part of this vast undertaking: the railway on the brink of bankruptcy, with one hour between it and ruin; the extraordinary land boom of Winnipeg in 1881–1882; and the epic tale of how William Van Horne rushed 3,000 soldiers over a half-finished...

How long is The Last Spike?

The Last Spike by Pierre Berton is 478 pages long, and a total of 123,324 words.

This makes it 161% the length of the average book. It also has 151% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Last Spike Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 13 minutes to read The Last Spike aloud.

What Reading Level is The Last Spike?

The Last Spike 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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