How Long to Read The Waterman's Song

How Long Does it Take to Read The Waterman's Song?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 29 minutes to read The Waterman's Song by David S. Cecelski

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

Description

The first major study of slavery in the maritime South, The Waterman's Song chronicles the world of slave and free black fishermen, pilots, rivermen, sailors, ferrymen, and other laborers who, from the colonial era through Reconstruction, plied the vast inland waters of North Carolina from the Outer Banks to the upper reaches of tidewater rivers. Demonstrating the vitality and significance of this local African American maritime culture, David Cecelski also reveals its connections to the Afro-Caribbean, the relatively egalitarian work culture of seafaring men who visited nearby ports, and the...

How long is The Waterman's Song?

The Waterman's Song by David S. Cecelski is 324 pages long, and a total of 82,296 words.

This makes it 109% the length of the average book. It also has 101% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Waterman's Song Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 29 minutes to read The Waterman's Song aloud.

What Reading Level is The Waterman's Song?

The Waterman's Song 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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