How Long to Read High Adventure

By Edmund Hillary

How Long Does it Take to Read High Adventure?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 9 minutes to read High Adventure by Edmund Hillary

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

Description

"With nimble words and a straightforward style, New Zealand mountaineering legend Hillary recollects the bravery and frustration, the agony and glory that marked his Everest odyssey. From the 1951 expedition that led to the discovery of the southern route, through the grueling Himalayan training of 1952, and on to the successful 1953 expedition led by Colonel John Hunt, Hillary conveys in precise language the mountain's unforgiving conditions. In explicit detail he recalls an Everest where chaotic icefalls force costly detours, unstable snow ledges promise to avalanche at the slightest...

How long is High Adventure?

High Adventure by Edmund Hillary is 245 pages long, and a total of 62,475 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read High Adventure Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 41 minutes to read High Adventure aloud.

What Reading Level is High Adventure?

High Adventure 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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