How Long to Read US Life-Saving Service

How Long Does it Take to Read US Life-Saving Service?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read US Life-Saving Service by Sandra Thurlow

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

Description

Ten houses of refuge, unique to Florida’s east coast, were constructed by the US Life-Saving Service between 1876 and 1886. When ships traveling along the almost uninhabited coast were grounded or wrecked on reefs, survivors often made it to land but had no way to reach civilization. House of refuge keepers and their families provided food and shelter to victims of shipwrecks. The keepers’ lives were monotonous but punctuated with the excitement of an occasional shipwreck. The US Life-Saving Service provided the framework on which the east coast of Florida developed. With the establishment of...

How long is US Life-Saving Service?

US Life-Saving Service by Sandra Thurlow is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read US Life-Saving Service Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read US Life-Saving Service aloud.

What Reading Level is US Life-Saving Service?

US Life-Saving Service is suitable for students ages 10 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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