How Long to Read Britannia Obscura

How Long Does it Take to Read Britannia Obscura?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read Britannia Obscura by Joanne Parker

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

Description

Longlisted for the 2014 Thwaites Wainwright Prize What is the shape of Britain? The countryâe(tm)s outline, looking a little like a wingless dragon, is instantly recognisable on any map or globe. But jostling within that familiar profile are countless vying maps of the country. Some of these are founded on rock âe" or on the natural features of the land. But far more are built on dreams âe" on human activity, effort, and aspiration. Britannia Obscura is an exploration of just a few of these surprising hidden Britains. Through a series of meetings with figures such as the retired army colonel and ley-hunter John Christian, the horse-boater Sue Day, and the cave-explorer Dave Nixon, each of the bookâe(tm)s five chapters focuses on how a different group or community imagines the land and our relationship with it. On the megalith-hunterâe(tm)s map of Britain, the teeming metropolis of the country lies not in the South East, but rather amid the moors of its South West corner. The canal map of Britain reveals a land that takes four or five days to cross, and in which major transport routes lie forgotten beneath willowherb and litter. And on the ever-shifting and growing caverâe(tm)s map of Britain there are unknown regions still waiting to be discovered. Together, the bookâe(tm)s chapters reveal that Britain is a country with countless competing centres and ceaselessly shifting borders âe" a land where one personâe(tm)s sleepy, remote and unexceptional province will always be the busy heart of anotherâe(tm)s map. The book also demonstrates that when viewed through the right lenses, Britain is a surprisingly large small island, which a lifetime of exploration could never exhaust. Ultimately, Britannia Obscura is a book that aims to make its readers more familiar with Britain but also excited about the endless possibilities for surprise that lie just around familiar corners.

How long is Britannia Obscura?

Britannia Obscura by Joanne Parker is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Britannia Obscura Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read Britannia Obscura aloud.

What Reading Level is Britannia Obscura?

Britannia Obscura 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.

Where Can I Buy Britannia Obscura?

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