How Long to Read The Martinsville Seven

How Long Does it Take to Read The Martinsville Seven?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read The Martinsville Seven by Eric W. Rise

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

Description

This book offers the first comprehensive treatment of the case of the Martinsville Seven, a group of young black men executed in 1951 for the rape of a white woman in Martinsville, Virginia. Covering every aspect of the proceedings from the commission of the crime through two appeals, Eric W. Rise reexamines common assumptions about the administration of justice in the South. Although the defendants confessed to the crime, racial prejudice undeniably contributed to their eventual executions. Rise highlights the efforts of the attorneys who, rather than focusing on procedural errors, directly...

How long is The Martinsville Seven?

The Martinsville Seven by Eric W. Rise is 216 pages long, and a total of 55,296 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Martinsville Seven Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 2 minutes to read The Martinsville Seven aloud.

What Reading Level is The Martinsville Seven?

The Martinsville Seven 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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