How Long to Read White Jacket

How Long Does it Take to Read White Jacket?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read White Jacket by Herman Melville

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

Description

"White Jacket" written by Herman Melville (best known for his classic whaling novel) was first published in 1850 and is considered to be a semi-biographical book, written from Melville's own personal experiences while returning home to the Atlantic Coast from the South Seas with the American Navy on a man-o'-war vessel. In the note preceding the novel, Melville states, "In the year 1843 I shipped as 'ordinary seaman' on board of a United States frigate then lying in a harbor of the Pacific Ocean. After remaining in this frigate for more than a year, I was discharged from the service . . ."

How long is White Jacket?

White Jacket by Herman Melville is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read White Jacket Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read White Jacket aloud.

What Reading Level is White Jacket?

White Jacket 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 White Jacket?

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