How Long to Read Ancestral Passions

How Long Does it Take to Read Ancestral Passions?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 40 minutes to read Ancestral Passions by Virginia Morell

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

Description

This biography of the "First Family" of anthropology reveals how their discoveries, collaborations, and rivalries contributed to our own knowledge of the origins of humankind. In this fascinating and authoritative work, acclaimed science writer Virginia Morell brings to vivid life the famous and infamous Leakey family, pioneers in the field of paleoanthropology: Louis Leakey, the patriarch, who persisted through initial scientific failures and scandal-ridden divorce to achieve spectacular success in digs throughout East Africa; Mary, his second wife, who worked alongside Louis as they made their outstanding discoveries at Olduvai Gorge and elsewhere; and Richard, their son, who ascended to the top of the field in his parents’ wake, only to be threatened with both near-fatal illness and fierce professional rivalry. Morell transports us into the world of these compelling personalities, demonstrating how a small clan of highly talented and fiercely competitive people came to dominate an entire field of science and to contribute immeasurably to our understanding of the origins of humanity.

How long is Ancestral Passions?

Ancestral Passions by Virginia Morell is 640 pages long, and a total of 160,000 words.

This makes it 216% the length of the average book. It also has 196% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Ancestral Passions Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 34 minutes to read Ancestral Passions aloud.

What Reading Level is Ancestral Passions?

Ancestral Passions 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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