How Long to Read Giants of Steam

How Long Does it Take to Read Giants of Steam?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 2 minutes to read Giants of Steam by Jonathan Glancey

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

Description

The thrilling story of the last, and greatest, generation of steam railway locomotives in regular main line service A story of invention, skill, and passion, Giants of Steam reveals how the true advocates of steam's glory days pushed its design and performance to remarkable limits, taking these powerful and beautifully designed machines to new heights against a backdrop of the political upheavals and military conflicts of the mid-20th century. Glancey tells the stories of the greatest of the "steam men," the charismatic engineers who designed these machines and put them to use. Giants of Steam also reveals how steam design has continued to progress against the odds in recent decades, while enthusiasm for the steam locomotive itself is far from burning out.

How long is Giants of Steam?

Giants of Steam by Jonathan Glancey is 468 pages long, and a total of 120,744 words.

This makes it 158% the length of the average book. It also has 148% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Giants of Steam Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 59 minutes to read Giants of Steam aloud.

What Reading Level is Giants of Steam?

Giants of Steam 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.

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

Where Can I Buy Giants of Steam?

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