How Long to Read The Siege of Lexington, Missouri

How Long Does it Take to Read The Siege of Lexington, Missouri?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 44 minutes to read The Siege of Lexington, Missouri by Larry Wood

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

Description

Following victories at Carthage and Wilson's Creek in the summer of 1861, the Confederate-allied Missouri State Guard achieved its greatest success when it advanced on Lexington in September. Former Missouri governor General Sterling Price and his men laid siege for three days against a Union garrison under the command of Colonel James Mulligan. An ingenious mobile breastwork of hemp bales soaked in water, designed to absorb hot shot, enabled the Confederates to close in on September 20 and force surrender. Civil War historian Larry Wood delivers a thorough account of the battle that briefly...

How long is The Siege of Lexington, Missouri?

The Siege of Lexington, Missouri by Larry Wood is 163 pages long, and a total of 41,239 words.

This makes it 55% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Siege of Lexington, Missouri Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 45 minutes to read The Siege of Lexington, Missouri aloud.

What Reading Level is The Siege of Lexington, Missouri?

The Siege of Lexington, Missouri is suitable for students ages 10 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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