How Long to Read Enemies of Books

How Long Does it Take to Read Enemies of Books?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read Enemies of Books by William Blades

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

Description

The wittiest commentary on book-collecting and the care of books ever written, Blades's Enemies of Books enummerates the enemies as: Fire; Water; Gas and Heat; Dust and Neglect; Ignorance and Bigotry; The Bookworm; Other Vermin; Bookbinders; Collectors; Servants and Children. This new and corrected edition adds an article on Librarians as Enemies of Books, an Introduction, a biography of Blades, and many helpful notes. William Blades (1824-1890) was a printer and bibliographer. His Life of Caxton revolutionised our understanding of the first English printer.

How long is Enemies of Books?

Enemies of Books by William Blades is 180 pages long, and a total of 45,000 words.

This makes it 61% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Enemies of Books Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 5 minutes to read Enemies of Books aloud.

What Reading Level is Enemies of Books?

Enemies of Books 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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