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How long does it take to read The Great Depression?

America, 1929-1941

Robert S. McElvaine

The Great Depression by Robert S. McElvaine takes about 7 hours 22 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.

About 7 hours 22 minutes

A weekend read

First published 1984. 402 pages, about 110,550 words.

15 days at 30 minutes a day

Estimate based on 275 words per page.

At other speeds

Slow, 150 words a minute 12 hours 17 minutes
Average, 250 words a minute 7 hours 22 minutes
Fast, 400 words a minute 4 hours 36 minutes

The page count is the median across 4 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.

About the book

Provides cultural and social perspectives while examining the political and economic history of the U.S. from 1929-1941.

Subjects: Correspondence, Politics and government, Depressions, American Diplomatic and consular service, Commerce, United States. Congress. Senate

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