How Long to Read The Letters of William Philip Schwartz 1842-1855

How Long Does it Take to Read The Letters of William Philip Schwartz 1842-1855?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 13 minutes to read The Letters of William Philip Schwartz 1842-1855 by William Schwartz

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

Description

In 1987, John F. Schwartz transcribed a collection of letters from his great-grandfather, William Philip Schwartz, who took the first known war photographs in 1847. This remarkable correspondence covers his exile from wife and family in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, service in the US Army in the Indian Wars and the Mexican-American War, his court-martial and desertion, his adventures in the Gold Rush and the Pacific, his enlistment in the Marine Corps and service aboard the USS Constellation in the Mediterranean Sea. His vivid and highly detailed letters paint an unforgettable portrait of a life on the American frontier and at sea-a must-read for anyone interested in American history.

How long is The Letters of William Philip Schwartz 1842-1855?

The Letters of William Philip Schwartz 1842-1855 by William Schwartz is 306 pages long, and a total of 78,336 words.

This makes it 103% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Letters of William Philip Schwartz 1842-1855 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 8 minutes to read The Letters of William Philip Schwartz 1842-1855 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Letters of William Philip Schwartz 1842-1855?

The Letters of William Philip Schwartz 1842-1855 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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