How Long to Read Water for Gotham

How Long Does it Take to Read Water for Gotham?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 25 minutes to read Water for Gotham by Gerard T. Koeppel

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

Description

Water for Gotham tells the spirited story of New York's evolution as a great city by examining its struggle for that vital and basic element--clean water. Drawing on primary sources, personal narratives, and anecdotes, Gerard Koeppel demonstrates how quickly the shallow wells of Dutch New Amsterdam were overwhelmed, leaving the English and American city beleaguered by filth, epidemics, and fires. This situation changed only when an outside water source was finally secured in 1842--the Croton Aqueduct, a model for urban water supplies in the United States. As the fertile wilderness enjoyed by...

How long is Water for Gotham?

Water for Gotham by Gerard T. Koeppel is 376 pages long, and a total of 96,256 words.

This makes it 127% the length of the average book. It also has 118% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Water for Gotham Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 45 minutes to read Water for Gotham aloud.

What Reading Level is Water for Gotham?

Water for Gotham 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.

Where Can I Buy Water for Gotham?

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