How Long to Read A Curious History of Food and Drink

How Long Does it Take to Read A Curious History of Food and Drink?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read A Curious History of Food and Drink by Ian Crofton

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

Description

Ever wondered where noodles came from? How Worcester Sauce was invented? Or even who the 'Cucumber King of Burma' was? Beginning with the hippo soup eaten in Africa in 6000 BC, through to the dangerous blowfish enjoyed in contemporary Japan, A Curious History of Food and Drink reveals the bizarre origins of the food and drink consumed throughout history. From the pheasant brains and flamingo tongues scoffed by the Roman emperor Vitellius, to the unusual uses of liquorice (once a treatment for sore feet) - Ian Crofton makes use of original sources - including journals, cookbooks and manuals -...

How long is A Curious History of Food and Drink?

A Curious History of Food and Drink by Ian Crofton is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Curious History of Food and Drink Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read A Curious History of Food and Drink aloud.

What Reading Level is A Curious History of Food and Drink?

A Curious History of Food and Drink 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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