How Long to Read Working on the Dock of the Bay

How Long Does it Take to Read Working on the Dock of the Bay?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 14 minutes to read Working on the Dock of the Bay by Michael D. Thompson

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

Description

Working on the Dock of the Bay explores the history of waterfront labor and laborers—black and white, enslaved and free, native and immigrant—in Charleston, South Carolina, between the American Revolution and Civil War. Michael D. Thompson explains how a predominantly enslaved workforce laid the groundwork for the creation of a robust and effectual association of dockworkers, most of whom were black, shortly after emancipation. In revealing these wharf laborers’ experiences, Thompson’s book contextualizes the struggles of contemporary southern working people. Like their postbellum and...

How long is Working on the Dock of the Bay?

Working on the Dock of the Bay by Michael D. Thompson is 312 pages long, and a total of 78,624 words.

This makes it 105% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Working on the Dock of the Bay Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 9 minutes to read Working on the Dock of the Bay aloud.

What Reading Level is Working on the Dock of the Bay?

Working on the Dock of the Bay 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 Working on the Dock of the Bay?

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