How Long to Read Yellow Fever and the South

How Long Does it Take to Read Yellow Fever and the South?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read Yellow Fever and the South by Margaret Humphreys

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

Description

In the last half of the nineteenth century, yellow fever plagued the American South. It stalked the region's steaming cities, killing its victims with overwhelming hepatitis and hemorrhage. Margaret Humphreys explores the ways in which this tropical disease hampered commerce, frustrated the scientific community, and eventually galvanized local and federal authorities into forming public health boards. She pays particular attention to the various theories for containing the disease and the constant tension between state and federal officials over how public funds should be spent. Her research...

How long is Yellow Fever and the South?

Yellow Fever and the South by Margaret Humphreys is 226 pages long, and a total of 57,856 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Yellow Fever and the South Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read Yellow Fever and the South aloud.

What Reading Level is Yellow Fever and the South?

Yellow Fever and the South 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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