How Long to Read Under the Old Flag (Vol. I and II, Abridged, Annotated)

How Long Does it Take to Read Under the Old Flag (Vol. I and II, Abridged, Annotated)?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 27 minutes to read Under the Old Flag (Vol. I and II, Abridged, Annotated) by James Wilson

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

Description

Though unknown to most Americans today, Major General James Harrison Wilson was one of the central figures of the Civil War. Only 24 at the outbreak, the West Point graduate quickly rose through the ranks.After time on McClellan's staff, Wilson served Grant in the Vicksburg Campaign and later in the eastern theater as one of the most effective cavalry commanders of the war, under Pleasanton and Sheridan.Called "Grant's pet" by a jealous George Armstrong Custer, Wilson played a significant role in several battles of the Overland Campaign and trained Sherman's cavalry for the March to the Sea. Wilson was one of the few Union commanders to defeat Confederate cavalry commander Nathan Bedford Forrest in battle, with whom he later became friends.A great admirer of General George Thomas, Wilson and 17,000 of his troopers were part of the Battle of Nashville. Wilson's men were in on the capture of Jefferson Davis and Andersonville's notorious Henry Wirz.The great delight of Wilson's memoir is the extraordinary detail. He provides some of the most wonderful, humorous, and insightful anecdotes of the many famous men who were his friends and superiors in America's titanic clash. Blunt, outspoken, and brilliant, he later served in the Spanish American War as a general of volunteers.He was also a prolific author of many books and articles, including the only biography of his friend, General John A. Rawlins, who was Grant's chief of staff.Every memoir of the American Civil War provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever.Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.

How long is Under the Old Flag (Vol. I and II, Abridged, Annotated)?

Under the Old Flag (Vol. I and II, Abridged, Annotated) by James Wilson is 496 pages long, and a total of 126,976 words.

This makes it 167% the length of the average book. It also has 155% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Under the Old Flag (Vol. I and II, Abridged, Annotated) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 33 minutes to read Under the Old Flag (Vol. I and II, Abridged, Annotated) aloud.

What Reading Level is Under the Old Flag (Vol. I and II, Abridged, Annotated)?

Under the Old Flag (Vol. I and II, Abridged, Annotated) 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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