How Long to Read Around the World in 80 Words

How Long Does it Take to Read Around the World in 80 Words?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Around the World in 80 Words by Paul Anthony Jones

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

Description

What makes a place so memorable that it survives forever in a word? In this captivating round-the-world tour, Paul Anthony Jones acts as your guide through the intriguing stories of how eighty places became immortalized in the English language. You’ll discover why the origins of turkeys, limericks, Brazil nuts, and Panama hats aren’t quite as straightforward as you might presume. If you’ve never heard of the tiny Czech mining town of Jáchymov—or Joachimsthal, as it was known until the late 1800s—you’re not alone, which makes its claim to fame as the origin of the word “dollar” all the more...

How long is Around the World in 80 Words?

Around the World in 80 Words by Paul Anthony Jones is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Around the World in 80 Words Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Around the World in 80 Words aloud.

What Reading Level is Around the World in 80 Words?

Around the World in 80 Words 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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