How Long to Read The Overland Mail, 1849-1869

How Long Does it Take to Read The Overland Mail, 1849-1869?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 19 minutes to read The Overland Mail, 1849-1869 by LeRoy Reuben Hafen

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

Description

In the development of the American West, no two decades were so full of romance and change as the years from the California gold rush of 1849 to the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869. In two decades, the West was conquered and the secession movement rose and fell. From slow ox-team and prairie schooner to the dashing Pony Express, the overland mail service mirrored these monumental strides. Originally published in 1926, The Overland Mail was the first scholarly work to examine the impact of the postal service on the expansion of the West as the service evolved from a private endeavor to a government-contracted business. LeRoy R. Hafen details how the mail service tied West to East, influenced politics and economics, promoted use of the overland trails, aided in settlement, and helped usher in the railroads. This classic work is here available in paperback for the first time. In a new foreword, David Dary assesses Hafen’s contributions as a writer and historian.

How long is The Overland Mail, 1849-1869?

The Overland Mail, 1849-1869 by LeRoy Reuben Hafen is 374 pages long, and a total of 94,996 words.

This makes it 126% the length of the average book. It also has 116% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Overland Mail, 1849-1869 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 39 minutes to read The Overland Mail, 1849-1869 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Overland Mail, 1849-1869?

The Overland Mail, 1849-1869 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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