How Long to Read The Salvager

How Long Does it Take to Read The Salvager?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read The Salvager by Mary Frances Doner

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

Description

First published in 1958, The Salvager is both a narrative history of Great Lakes shipping disasters of 1880–1950 and the life story of Captain Thomas Reid, who operated one of the region’s largest salvaging companies during that era. The treacherous shoals, unpredictable storms, and sub-zero temperatures of the Great Lakes have always posed special hazards to mariners—particularly before the advent of modern navigational technologies—and offered ample opportunity for an enterprising sailor to build a salvage business up from nothing. Designing much of his equipment himself and honing a keen eye for the risks and rewards of various catastrophes, Captain Reid rose from humble beginnings and developed salvaging into a science. Using the actual records of the Reid Wrecking and Towing Company as well as Reid’s personal logs and letters, Mary Frances Doner deftly tells the stories not only of the maritime disasters and the wrecking adventures that followed, but also of those waiting back on shore for their loved ones to return.

How long is The Salvager?

The Salvager by Mary Frances Doner is 400 pages long, and a total of 100,000 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Salvager Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read The Salvager aloud.

What Reading Level is The Salvager?

The Salvager 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.

Where Can I Buy The Salvager?

The Salvager by Mary Frances Doner is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Salvager by Mary Frances Doner on Amazon click the button below.