How Long to Read The Rise of Gospel Blues

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rise of Gospel Blues?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 57 minutes to read The Rise of Gospel Blues by Michael W. Harris

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

Description

Most observers believe that gospel music has been sung in African-American churches since their organization in the late 1800s. Yet nothing could be further from the truth, as Michael W. Harris's history of gospel blues reveals. Tracing the rise of gospel blues as seen through the career of its founding figure, Thomas Andrew Dorsey, Harris tells the story of the most prominent person in the advent of gospel blues. Also known as "Georgia Tom," Dorsey had considerable success in the 1920s as a pianist, composer, and arranger for prominent blues singes including Ma Rainey. In the 1930s he became...

How long is The Rise of Gospel Blues?

The Rise of Gospel Blues by Michael W. Harris is 353 pages long, and a total of 89,309 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 109% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Rise of Gospel Blues Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 8 minutes to read The Rise of Gospel Blues aloud.

What Reading Level is The Rise of Gospel Blues?

The Rise of Gospel Blues 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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