How Long to Read Henry Edwards Huntington

How Long Does it Take to Read Henry Edwards Huntington?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 32 minutes to read Henry Edwards Huntington by James Thorpe

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

Description

A legendary book collector, a connoisseur of fine art, a horticulturist, and a philanthropist, Henry Edwards Huntington is perhaps best known as the founder of the world-renowned Huntington Library, Art Gallery, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California. James Thorpe's comprehensive biography of Huntington tells the richly human story of the man who became America's greatest book collector and was a leading figure in the development of southern California. Henry Edwards Huntington was born in New York State in 1850. He began working at the age of 17, eventually moved to California, and in later years was hailed for his vision in developing the street railway system that created the structure of the Los Angeles area. Always a lover of books, Huntington acquired many spectacular volumes—among them the complete Gutenberg Bible on vellum and the library of the Earl of Bridgewater. He also built a splendid art collection and established a grand botanical garden on the grounds of the buildings that would house his art and books. Then, in an act of philanthropy seldom equaled, he gave these great treasures to the public. The intimate side of Huntington's life appears in these pages, too. Thorpe has culled a vast trove of private letters, diaries, and other documents that reveal Huntington's exceptional personal qualities. The author's well-rounded biography of this unassuming yet gifted American is also richly evocative of the times in which Henry Edwards Huntington lived.

How long is Henry Edwards Huntington?

Henry Edwards Huntington by James Thorpe is 676 pages long, and a total of 173,056 words.

This makes it 228% the length of the average book. It also has 211% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Henry Edwards Huntington Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 45 minutes to read Henry Edwards Huntington aloud.

What Reading Level is Henry Edwards Huntington?

Henry Edwards Huntington is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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