How Long to Read The Lynching of Cleo Wright

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lynching of Cleo Wright?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read The Lynching of Cleo Wright by Dominic J. CapeciJr.

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

Description

On January 20, 1942, black oil mill worker Cleo Wright assaulted a white woman in her home and nearly killed the first police officer who tried to arrest him. An angry mob then hauled Wright out of jail and dragged him through the streets of Sikeston, Missouri, before burning him alive. Wright's death was, unfortunately, not unique in American history, but what his death meant in the larger context of life in the United States in the twentieth-century is an important and compelling story. After the lynching, the U.S. Justice Department was forced to become involved in civil rights concerns...

How long is The Lynching of Cleo Wright?

The Lynching of Cleo Wright by Dominic J. CapeciJr. is 352 pages long, and a total of 88,704 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lynching of Cleo Wright Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read The Lynching of Cleo Wright aloud.

What Reading Level is The Lynching of Cleo Wright?

The Lynching of Cleo Wright 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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