How Long to Read The South to Posterity

How Long Does it Take to Read The South to Posterity?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 42 minutes to read The South to Posterity by Douglas Southall Freeman

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

Description

After the publication of Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind, many Confederate historians were asked, “What shall I read next?” To answer the requests for further writings on the Civil War era, distinguished historian Douglas Southall Freeman assembled this bibliography of the best narratives, memoirs, and other works—those that tell their stories simply, with wit and realism—that provide a good introduction to literature on the Lost Cause. In contrast to most bibliographies, The South to Posterity reads easily and often movingly. In eight masterful chapters, Freeman reviews soldiers’ battlefield accounts; vindications penned just after the war; biographies of and tributes to General Robert E. Lee; women’s commentaries; thoughts from foreign observers and participants; and diaries, letters, and speeches. Finally, he discusses topics yet to be addressed. A new introduction by Civil War historian Gary W. Gallagher provides an excellent background to Freeman’s life and work and considers what has been accomplished in the field since the book first appeared.

How long is The South to Posterity?

The South to Posterity by Douglas Southall Freeman is 276 pages long, and a total of 70,656 words.

This makes it 93% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The South to Posterity Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 26 minutes to read The South to Posterity aloud.

What Reading Level is The South to Posterity?

The South to Posterity 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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