How Long to Read Discoverers and Explorers

How Long Does it Take to Read Discoverers and Explorers?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 25 minutes to read Discoverers and Explorers by Edward R Shaw

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

Description

The perfect introduction to the incredible world of the great European Age of Exploration. This book details the lives and momentous events of many of the most famous European explorers as they opened up the world from 1500 AD onward. Read of Marco Polo's adventures in China, Columbus's history-changing trans-Atlantic voyage, Vasco da Gama's rounding of the southern tip of Africa, the explorations of the Cabot brothers in North America, Amerigo Vespucci's exploration of the American coast (and of how America was named after him), Balboa's discovery of the Pacific Ocean, Ferdinand Magellan's expedition to circumnavigate the globe, the astonishing adventures of the Conquistadors Cortes and Pizarro in South America, the quest for the fabled El Darado, Francis Drake's voyages and the tragic end of Henry Hudson, after whom Hudson Bay is named. Contents: Preface; Chapter 1: Beliefs as to the World Five Hundred Years Ago; Chapter 2: Marco Polo; Chapter 3: Columbus; Chapter 4: Vasco da Gama; Chapter 5: John and Sebastian Cabot's Voyages; Chapter 6: Amerigo Vespucci; Chapter 7: Ponce De Leon; Chapter 8: Balboa; Chapter 9: Magellan; Chapter 10: Hernando Cortes; Chapter 11: Francisco Pizarro; Chapter 12: Ferdinand De Soto; Chapter 13: The Great River Amazon, and El Dorado; Chapter 14: Verrazzano; Chapter 15: The Famous Voyage of Sir Francis Drake-1577; Chapter 16: Henry Hudson. Hand edited and completely reset. Contains all the original illustrations. About the author: Edward Richard Shaw (1855-1903) was a Professor and Dean, New York University.

How long is Discoverers and Explorers?

Discoverers and Explorers by Edward R Shaw is 84 pages long, and a total of 21,336 words.

This makes it 28% the length of the average book. It also has 26% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Discoverers and Explorers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 56 minutes to read Discoverers and Explorers aloud.

What Reading Level is Discoverers and Explorers?

Discoverers and Explorers is suitable for students ages 10 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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