How Long to Read Cuvier’s History of the Natural Sciences

How Long Does it Take to Read Cuvier’s History of the Natural Sciences?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 49 minutes to read Cuvier’s History of the Natural Sciences by Georges Cuvier

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

Description

Here, for the first time in English, is Georges Cuvier’s extraordinary “History of the Natural Sciences from Its Origin to the Present Day.” Based on a series of public lectures presented by Cuvier from 1829 to 1832, this third of a five-volume series, translated from the original French and heavily annotated with commentary, is a detailed chronological survey of the natural sciences spanning roughly fifty years, from the close of the seventeenth century to approximately 1750. It is truly astonishing in its detail and scope. Cuvier was fluent in many languages, English, German, Spanish, and certainly Latin, in addition to French. He was therefore well prepared to investigate and interpret firsthand the scientific literature of Europe as a whole. The work is an affirmation of Cuvier’s vast encyclopedic knowledge, his complete command of the scientific and historical literature, and his incomparable memory. This history is remarkable also for providing in one place a large set of useful references to a vast ancient literature that is not easily found anywhere else. This huge body of information provides us furthermore with unique insight into Cuvier’s concept of the natural sciences, and to the vast breadth and progress of this human endeavor. With this work, Cuvier fills an important gap in philosophical thought between the time of Carl Linnaeus and Charles Darwin.

How long is Cuvier’s History of the Natural Sciences?

Cuvier’s History of the Natural Sciences by Georges Cuvier is 576 pages long, and a total of 147,456 words.

This makes it 194% the length of the average book. It also has 180% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Cuvier’s History of the Natural Sciences Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 25 minutes to read Cuvier’s History of the Natural Sciences aloud.

What Reading Level is Cuvier’s History of the Natural Sciences?

Cuvier’s History of the Natural Sciences 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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