How Long to Read The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813

How Long Does it Take to Read The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813?

It takes the average reader 13 hours and 39 minutes to read The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813 by Thomas Jefferson

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Volume Five of the definitive edition of Thomas Jefferson's papers from the end of his presidency until his death includes 592 documents from 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813. America declares war on Great Britain on 18 June 1812. Jefferson counsels domestic reconciliation while suggesting that America recruit British incendiaries to burn London if British ships attack American cities. He passes on to President James Madison a long and discouraging letter from Isaac A. Coles describing American military bungling in the Niagara Campaign. An unofficial proposal that Jefferson return to public life as secretary of state does not gain the retired statesman's support. Jefferson receives many requests for governmental patronage, responds insightfully to a colorful assortment of authors and inventors, is mildly diverted by a fraudulent perpetual-motion machine, and spends considerable time on legal troubles. A dispute with David Michie over land in Albemarle County nearly leads to a duel between Michie and Jefferson's agent. A conflict with Samuel Scott over property in Campbell County further vexes Jefferson, who prepares an extensively researched answer to Scott's complaint. Despite the conflict, Jefferson graciously writes a letter of introduction for Scott's son. Jefferson remains accessible to the public, receives anonymous letters urging him to convert to Christianity, and settles a wager for one correspondent who asks if Jefferson ever met the British king. Jefferson gloomily observes that "the hand of age is upon me" and complains that his faculties are failing. He still has thirteen years to live.

How long is The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813?

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813 by Thomas Jefferson is 797 pages long, and a total of 204,829 words.

This makes it 269% the length of the average book. It also has 250% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 18 hours and 39 minutes to read The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813?

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: 1 May 1812 to 10 March 1813 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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