How Long to Read When the Southern Lights Went Dark

How Long Does it Take to Read When the Southern Lights Went Dark?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 18 minutes to read When the Southern Lights Went Dark by Mary Louise Clifford

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

Description

The Confederacy extinguished the lights in all the lighthouses it controlled long before any shots were fired at Fort Sumter. When the Southern Lights Went Dark: The Lighthouse Establishment During the Civil War tells the story of the men who assumed the daunting task of finding the lenses and lamps, repairing deliberate destruction to the towers and lightships, and relighting them as soon as the Navy could afford them protection. From Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Light, Jupiter Inlet to Tybee Island, St. Simons to Cockspur Island and others, these are the stories from a unique era in United States lighthouse history. Unlike in peace time, when military officers filled the posts of engineer and inspector in each lighthouse district, civilians had to be found who were not only talented enough to build and maintain lighthouses, but also could supervise a party of workmen and make decisions on their own. Those men in the field had to find keepers, see that they were paid, and ensure they had food, water, and essential supplies. The Lighthouse Board was far away in Washington and could do little more than give advice, order needed equipment, record the dispatches from the field, and pay the bills it received. From Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Light, Jupiter Inlet to Tybee Island, St. Simons to Cockspur Island and others, these are the stories from a unique era in United States lighthouse history.

How long is When the Southern Lights Went Dark?

When the Southern Lights Went Dark by Mary Louise Clifford is 433 pages long, and a total of 109,549 words.

This makes it 146% the length of the average book. It also has 134% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read When the Southern Lights Went Dark Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 58 minutes to read When the Southern Lights Went Dark aloud.

What Reading Level is When the Southern Lights Went Dark?

When the Southern Lights Went Dark 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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