How Long to Read Violence in the West

How Long Does it Take to Read Violence in the West?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 56 minutes to read Violence in the West by Marilynn S. Johnson

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

Description

Generations of Americans have developed an image of violence in the “Wild West” through books and films. But what conditions really resulted in violence on the American frontier between the 1880s and 1910s? How frequently did violence occur, and what forms did it take? Johnson explores these questions through the lens of the mining and range wars that plagued the region during this period. The author opens with an introductory essay that situates violence within social, political, and economic circumstances of the time, considering smaller cases of interpersonal violence and larger conflicts. Documents are then presented to illuminate two case studies of collective violence—the Johnson County range war in northern Wyoming and the 1913–1914 coal strike in southern Colorado resulting in the Ludlow Massacre. The closing epilogue examines the role both incidents played in shaping the collective memory and cultural history of the American West. The book’s format provides readers with both a general understanding of the history of western violence and the context of specific historical cases that allow for more in-depth study and comparison.

How long is Violence in the West?

Violence in the West by Marilynn S. Johnson is 174 pages long, and a total of 44,196 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 54% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Violence in the West Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 1 minute to read Violence in the West aloud.

What Reading Level is Violence in the West?

Violence in the West 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.

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