Overview
About this book
Report on the Condition of the South is available in the Project Gutenberg source edition credited to Carl Schurz. Catalog subjects include Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877); Freed persons; Southern States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1950. This edition retains the source text, including any introductory material and notes.
- First published
- Unknown year
- Language
- English
- Copyright status
- Public domain
- Source edition
- Project Gutenberg ebook #8872
English level
B2–C1 · Deep reading
Report on the Condition of the South is calibrated from 37,161 sampled words across 11 chapters: sentences average 27.1 words, 47.3% exceed 24 words and 11.8% of words are nine letters or longer.
Explore the B2–C1 level →Sentence rhythm
What the prose asks
Extended sentences averaging 27.1 words, with 22.8% reaching 40 words or more
Vocabulary
What may slow you down
11.8% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter
Reading rhythm
Short commitment
Regular chapter-sized stopping points support a steady plan. About 7 calm 30-minute sessions.
Suggested approach
Read with momentum
Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice
Best starting point
Begin with chapter one
The full text is ready with speech, lookup and saved progress.
CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.
Table of contents
11 chapters
- 01REPORT OF CARL SCHURZ ON THE STATES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI, AND LOUISIANA.54 min
- 02DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE REPORT OF MAJOR GENERAL CARL SCHURZ.11 min
- 03HEADQUARTERS MILITARY DISTRICT OF CHARLESTON,17 min
- 04STATE OF LOUISIANA, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,2 min
- 05HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF,4 min
- 06STATE OF LOUISIANA, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, — Section 62 min
- 07HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF LOUISIANA,49 min
- 08HEADQUARTERS POST OF PORT GIBSON,20 min
- 09HEADQUARTERS NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI,2 min
- 10HEADQUARTERS NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI, — Section 107 min
- 11LETTER OF GENERAL GRANT CONCERNING AFFAIRS AT THE SOUTH.6 min
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