How Long to Read Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad, The

How Long Does it Take to Read Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad, The?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad, The by Mary E. Lyons

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

Description

In 1849, Virginia began a bold railroad expansion toward the Ohio River and its lucrative trade connections. The project's plan covered 423 miles and called for piercing two mountain chains with three railroads. The Blue Ridge Railroad was the shortest of these but crossed the most mountainous terrain. At times, hired slaves, who prepared the tracks, and Irish immigrants, who blasted the tunnels, faced challenges that seemed almost insurmountable. Many were killed by explosions and falling rock. Those deaths often resulted in labor strikes. The unrest slowed progress and haunted chief engineer Claudius Crozet for seven years. In this first full-length history of the Blue Ridge Railroad, award-winning author Mary E. Lyons uses a wealth of historical documents to describe construction on what Crozet called "dangerous ground."

How long is Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad, The?

Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad, The by Mary E. Lyons is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad, The Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad, The aloud.

What Reading Level is Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad, The?

Virginia Blue Ridge Railroad, The 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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