How Long to Read Alias J. J. Connington

How Long Does it Take to Read Alias J. J. Connington?

It takes the average reader 6 hours to read Alias J. J. Connington by A W Stewart

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

Description

When he wrote this book, the late Professor A. W. Stewart had already retired from academic life after a long career during which he held various University posts in London, Glasgow, and elsewhere. His chemical research work included, among many other matters, the discovery of the Tesla-luminescence spectra which opened up a new field in spectroscopy, and the recognition of the class of isobaric atoms to which uranium-239, neptunium, and plutonium belong. In addition to a series of books on advanced chemistry, he wrote-under the pseudonym J. J. Connington-a scientific thriller, Nordenholt's Million, a financial novel, and numerous detective stories. The present volume of essays shows yet another aspect of his work. From the author: "This is an 'escape' book, intended to divert the reader for a short time from the troubles which daily engross us. It deals with a number of topics: a murder mystery in real life; the germs of the plots of some well-known novels; the curious problem of the Dumbuck crannog; the psychological illusions produced by certain drugs; various methods of getting "easy money"; the value of an honest witness's evidence; the adventurous careers of the translators of the Arabian Nights; the discovery of the black swan; the rather gruesome history of a millionaire mystic; the Loch Arkaig treasure; the strange affair of the Long Man on Ben Macdhui; my own casual encounter with that curious phenomenon which goes by the name of the Loch Ness Monster; and other subjects as well. Part of the material comes from my experiences as a writer, a professor, a technical adviser, and a scientific researcher; but the reader may rely on the assurance that there is no likelihood of him finding himself out of his depth, even if he has no acquaintance with science. Other portions of the volume are the results of a life-long predilection for browsing off the beaten track in my reading. These parts, I hope, may act as finger-posts to direct my readers deeper into some fascinating fields which I have here treated cursorily for lack of elbow-room. My aim has been to provide a wide variety of topics, so that there may be 'something for everybody'; and I may fittingly conclude, in the words of an older writer: 'Choose that which pleaseth thee best. Not to detain thee longer, farewell; and when thou hast considered thy purchase, may'st thou say, that the price of it was but a charity to thyself, not ill spent.'"

How long is Alias J. J. Connington?

Alias J. J. Connington by A W Stewart is 360 pages long, and a total of 90,000 words.

This makes it 121% the length of the average book. It also has 110% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Alias J. J. Connington Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 11 minutes to read Alias J. J. Connington aloud.

What Reading Level is Alias J. J. Connington?

Alias J. J. Connington 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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