How Long to Read Finding Longitude

How Long Does it Take to Read Finding Longitude?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 20 minutes to read Finding Longitude by Richard J. Dunn

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

Description

Official publication of the National Maritime Museum's exhibition "Ships, Clocks and Stars: The Quest for Longitude". 300 years ago, amidst growing frustration from the naval community and pressure from the increasing importance of international trade, the British government passed the 1714 Longitude Act. It was an attempt to solve one of the most pressing problems of the age: how to determine a ship's longitude (east-west position) at sea. With life-changing rewards on offer, the challenge captured the imaginations and talents of astronomers, skilled craftsmen, politicians, seamen and satirists. This beautifully illustrated book is a detailed account of these stories, and how the longitude problem was solved. Finding Longitude tells a new story of one of the great achievements of the Georgian age, and how it changed our understanding of the world.

How long is Finding Longitude?

Finding Longitude by Richard J. Dunn is 255 pages long, and a total of 65,025 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Finding Longitude Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 55 minutes to read Finding Longitude aloud.

What Reading Level is Finding Longitude?

Finding Longitude 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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