How Long to Read The True Story of Tom Dooley
By John Edward Fletcher
How Long Does it Take to Read The True Story of Tom Dooley?
It takes the average reader 3 hours and 26 minutes to read The True Story of Tom Dooley by John Edward Fletcher
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
The crime that shocked post-Civil War America and inspired the folk song that became The Kingston Trio’s hit, “Tom Dooley.” At the conclusion of the Civil War, Wilkes County, North Carolina, was the site of the nation’s first nationally publicized crime of passion. In the wake of a tumultuous love affair and a mysterious chain of events, Tom Dooley was tried, convicted and hanged for the murder of Laura Foster. This notorious crime became an inspiration for musicians, writers and storytellers ever since, creating a mystery of mythic proportions. Through newspaper articles, trial documents and...
How long is The True Story of Tom Dooley?
The True Story of Tom Dooley by John Edward Fletcher is 199 pages long, and a total of 51,541 words.
This makes it 67% the length of the average book. It also has 63% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read The True Story of Tom Dooley Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 41 minutes to read The True Story of Tom Dooley aloud.
What Reading Level is The True Story of Tom Dooley?
The True Story of Tom Dooley 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.
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