How Long to Read The Underground Railroad

How Long Does it Take to Read The Underground Railroad?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 1 minute to read The Underground Railroad by William Still

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

Description

First published in 1872, The Underground Railroad is a fascinating collection of slaves' own narratives of their escapes from bondage. Their accounts provide a horrifying window into the reality of the 'peculiar institution' and the trials they had to endure to escape it. This abridged collection consists of a wide variety of slave narratives faithfully recorded by William Still, a conductor on the underground railroad. Along with the narratives are contemporary newspaper articles and personal correspondence between slaves and members of the underground railroad that place the reader back...

How long is The Underground Railroad?

The Underground Railroad by William Still is 236 pages long, and a total of 60,416 words.

This makes it 80% the length of the average book. It also has 74% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Underground Railroad Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 30 minutes to read The Underground Railroad aloud.

What Reading Level is The Underground Railroad?

The Underground Railroad 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 Underground Railroad?

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