How Long to Read The Railroad in American Fiction

By Grant Burns

How Long Does it Take to Read The Railroad in American Fiction?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 54 minutes to read The Railroad in American Fiction by Grant Burns

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

Description

Nothing better represented the early spirit of American expansion than the railroad. Dominant in daily life as well as in the popular imagination, the railroad appealed strongly to creative writers. For many years, fiction of railroad life and travel was plentiful and varied. As the nineteenth century receded, the railroad's allure faded, as did railroad fiction. Today, it is hard to sense what the railroad once meant to Americans. The fiction of the railroad—often by railroaders themselves—recaptures that sense, and provides valuable insights on American cultural history. This extensively...

How long is The Railroad in American Fiction?

The Railroad in American Fiction by Grant Burns is 292 pages long, and a total of 73,584 words.

This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 90% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Railroad in American Fiction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 42 minutes to read The Railroad in American Fiction aloud.

What Reading Level is The Railroad in American Fiction?

The Railroad in American Fiction 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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