Parting the Waters
Taylor Branch
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at 250 WPM17h 44m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 17h 44m to read Parting the Waters.
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36
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1064
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Parting the Waters
Published
1988
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Pages
1064
ISBN-10
0671460978
Description
Chronicles the civil rights struggle from the twilight of the Eisenhower years through the assassination of President Kennedy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Parting the Waters?
This edition of Parting the Waters has approximately 1064 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 Parting the Waters?
For most readers, Parting the Waters typically takes between 22h 10m and 14h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 266,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 17h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 36 days • Estimated word count: 266,000 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 Parting the Waters?
The estimated word count for Parting the Waters is approximately 266,000 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 Parting the Waters?
Parting the Waters was written by Taylor Branch.
When was Parting the Waters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1988. The original work may have been published on a different date.