How Long to Read They Came for Opportunity

How Long Does it Take to Read They Came for Opportunity?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read They Came for Opportunity by Ellen McIntosh Proctor

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

Description

Like many others who came to the west, pioneers of this area had capital which often did not consist of money – they came with empty pockets – but had a good supply of something more useful, namely, intelligence and determination.Some were determined to get out of the ordinary rut of their lives and make a new way for themselves. Others came west to leave the scars of the Civil War behind. They came for free land and a fresh start. They came to this new country, leaving behind the old rules and the old restrictions of ancestral lands. They Came for Opportunity tells the stories of these pioneers of the Cheney, Washington area.There are common themes in these 63 stories about men and women working hard to make a better life for themselves and their families. Yet each one offers a unique peek back into our history and into their lives.These are the stories of people whose capital investment paid off. They made a success of their business ventures, contributed to the development and prosperity of our region, and enriched our community through their activities and friendship.

How long is They Came for Opportunity?

They Came for Opportunity by Ellen McIntosh Proctor is 278 pages long, and a total of 71,724 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read They Came for Opportunity Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 31 minutes to read They Came for Opportunity aloud.

What Reading Level is They Came for Opportunity?

They Came for Opportunity 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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