How Long to Read Going Deep: John Philip Holland and the Invention of the Attack Submarine

How Long Does it Take to Read Going Deep: John Philip Holland and the Invention of the Attack Submarine?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read Going Deep: John Philip Holland and the Invention of the Attack Submarine by Lawrence Goldstone

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

Description

The controversial history of the attack submarine—and the story of its colorful creator, John Philip Holland—that reveals how this imaginative invention changed the face of modern warfare. From Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea to The Hunt for Red October, readers the world over have demonstrated an enduring fascination with travel under the sea. Yet the riveting story behind the invention of the submarine—an epic saga of genius, persistence, ruthlessness, and deceit—is almost completely unknown. Like Henry Ford and the Wright brothers, John Philip Holland was completely self-taught, a brilliant man raised in humble circumstances, earning his living as a schoolteacher and choirmaster. But all the while he was obsessed with creating a machine that could successfully cruise beneath the waves. His struggle to unlock the mystery behind controlled undersea navigation would take three decades, during which he endured skepticism, disappointment, and betrayal. But his indestructible belief in himself and his ideas led him to finally succeed where so many others had failed. Going Deep is a vivid chronicle of the fierce battles not only under the water, but also in the back rooms of Wall Street and the committee rooms of Congress. A rousing adventure—surrounded by an atmosphere of corruption and greed—at its heart this a story of bravery, passion, and the unbreakable determination to succeed against long odds.

How long is Going Deep: John Philip Holland and the Invention of the Attack Submarine?

Going Deep: John Philip Holland and the Invention of the Attack Submarine by Lawrence Goldstone is 352 pages long, and a total of 88,704 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 108% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Going Deep: John Philip Holland and the Invention of the Attack Submarine Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read Going Deep: John Philip Holland and the Invention of the Attack Submarine aloud.

What Reading Level is Going Deep: John Philip Holland and the Invention of the Attack Submarine?

Going Deep: John Philip Holland and the Invention of the Attack Submarine 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.

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