How Long to Read The Price of Freedom

How Long Does it Take to Read The Price of Freedom?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read The Price of Freedom by T. Stephen Whitman

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

Description

A stereotypical image of manumission is that of a benign plantation owner freeing his slaves on his deathbed. But as Stephen Whitman demonstrates, the truth was far more complex, especially in border states where manumission was much more common. Whitman analyzes the economic and social history of Baltimore to show how the vigorous growth of the city required the exploitation of rural slaves. To prevent them from escaping and to spur higher production, owners entered into arrangements with their slaves, promising eventual freedom in return for many years' hard work. The Price of Freedom...

How long is The Price of Freedom?

The Price of Freedom by T. Stephen Whitman is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Price of Freedom Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read The Price of Freedom aloud.

What Reading Level is The Price of Freedom?

The Price of Freedom 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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