How Long to Read The Men in Blue

How Long Does it Take to Read The Men in Blue?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 58 minutes to read The Men in Blue by Larry R. Gerlach

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

Description

The philosopher Jacques Barzun thought that "whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." And whoever wants to know baseball had better learn about umpires. As Larry Gerlach points out in The Men in Blue, these arbiters transform competitive chaos into organized sport. They make it possible to "play ball," but nobody loves them. Considering the abuse meted out by fans and players, why would any sane person want to be an umpire? Many reasons emerge in conversations with a dozen former major league arbiters. While nobody loves them, they love the game. Gerlach...

How long is The Men in Blue?

The Men in Blue by Larry R. Gerlach is 294 pages long, and a total of 74,676 words.

This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Men in Blue Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 48 minutes to read The Men in Blue aloud.

What Reading Level is The Men in Blue?

The Men in Blue 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.

Where Can I Buy The Men in Blue?

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