John Adams
David McCullough
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John Adams
Published
2001
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pages
1123
ISBN-10
0786236523
Description
In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life-journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot who spared nothing in his zeal for the American Revolution; who rose to become the second President of the United States and saved the country from blundering into an unnecessary war; who was learned beyond all but a few and regarded by some as "out of his senses"; and whose marriage to the wise and valiant Abigail Adams is one of the moving love stories in American history. This is history on a grand scale -- a book about politics and war and social issues, but also about human nature, love, religious faith, virtue, ambition, friendship, and betrayal, and the far-reaching consequences of noble ideas. Above all, John Adams is an enthralling, often surprising story of one of the most important and fascinating Americans who ever lived.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in John Adams?
This edition of John Adams has approximately 1123 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read John Adams?
For most readers, John Adams typically takes between 23h 24m and 15h 36m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 280,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 18h 43m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 38 days • Estimated word count: 280,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of John Adams?
The estimated word count for John Adams is approximately 280,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of John Adams?
John Adams was written by David McCullough.
When was John Adams published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.