How Long to Read The Mace and the Gavel

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mace and the Gavel?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 50 minutes to read The Mace and the Gavel by Silvio A. Bedini

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

Description

One of the urgent priorities of the first Federal Congress was the formation of its organization, formulation of rules for its conduct, & the selection of appropriate officials & devices to represent their authority. Following British tradition, the newly organized House of Representatives & the Senate each appointed a Sergeant-at-Arms. For its symbol of the commonality of the American people, the House adopted the mace in the tradition of its mother country, while the Senate utilized a gavel or knocker. First used during meetings in New York of the House of Representatives, the mace was destroyed by the British when they burned Washington, & it was not until 1841 that another was acquired. Over the years the mace has been used primarily to quell quarrels between Congressmen on the floor, & to bring absent House members to meetings so that a quorum could be formed. The mace has been invariably effective in bringing order among turbulent House members. Although a Sergeant at Arms served the same function in the United States Senate, he was not provided with a mace. Order was maintained by an ivory knocker or form of gavel that has been used for the purpose for almost two centuries.

How long is The Mace and the Gavel?

The Mace and the Gavel by Silvio A. Bedini is 110 pages long, and a total of 27,500 words.

This makes it 37% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Mace and the Gavel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to read The Mace and the Gavel aloud.

What Reading Level is The Mace and the Gavel?

The Mace and the Gavel 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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