How Long to Read Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering

How Long Does it Take to Read Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering by Maurice Isserman

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

Description

This magesterial and thrilling history argues that the story of American mountaineering is the story of America itself. In Continental Divide, Maurice Isserman tells the history of American mountaineering through four centuries of landmark climbs and first ascents. Mountains were originally seen as obstacles to civilization; over time they came to be viewed as places of redemption and renewal. The White Mountains stirred the transcendentalists; the Rockies and Sierras pulled explorers westward toward Manifest Destiny; Yosemite inspired the early environmental conservationists. Climbing began...

How long is Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering?

Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering by Maurice Isserman is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering aloud.

What Reading Level is Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering?

Continental Divide: A History of American Mountaineering 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.

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