It takes the average reader 1 hour and 55 minutes to read Who Was Levi Strauss? by Ellen Labrecque
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
How did an immigrant who sold sewing supplies in New York City reinvent himself in the American West by creating the most iconic pair of pants in the world? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family's dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn't looking for gold -- he wanted to provide the miners with sturdy clothes to wear while they worked in the dusty river beds. His solution? Blue jeans -- pants made of strong denim fabric -- which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world. Who Was Levi Strauss? follows the remarkable journey of this American businessman, and takes a look at how one man and a pair of pants changed fashion and the world forever.
Who Was Levi Strauss? by Ellen Labrecque is 114 pages long, and a total of 28,956 words.
This makes it 38% the length of the average book. It also has 35% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 38 minutes to read Who Was Levi Strauss? aloud.
Who Was Levi Strauss? is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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