How Long to Read The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 50 minutes to read The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History by William Francis Bailey

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

Description

The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History by William Francis Bailey The school boy can glibly recount the story of Columbus, William Penn, or Washington, but asked about the events leading up to the settlement of the West will know nothing of them and will probably reply "they don't teach us that in our school"-and it is true. Outside of the names of our presidents, the Rebellion, and the Spanish-American War, there is practically nothing of the events of the last fifty years in our school histories, and this is certainly wrong. "Peace hath her victories as well as War," and it is to the end that one of the great achievements of the last century may become better known that this account of the first great Pacific Railroad was written. It was just as great an event for Lewis and Clark to cross the Rockies as it was for Columbus to cross the Atlantic. The Mormons not only made friends with the Indians as did Penn, but they also "made the desert to blossom as the rose," and Washington's battles at Princeton, White Plains, and Yorktown were but little more momentus in their results than Sandy Forsythe's on the Republican, Custer's on the Washita, or Crook's in the Sierra Madre. The construction of the Union Pacific Railroad was of greater importance to the people of the United States than the inauguration of steamship service across the Atlantic or the laying of the Atlantic Telegraph. Yet the one has been heralded from time to time and the other allowed to sink into temporary obscurity. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

How long is The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History?

The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History by William Francis Bailey is 110 pages long, and a total of 27,500 words.

This makes it 37% the length of the average book. It also has 34% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 30 minutes to read The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History?

The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History?

The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History by William Francis Bailey is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad Its Projectors, Construction and History by William Francis Bailey on Amazon click the button below.