How Long to Read Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy

How Long Does it Take to Read Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy by Donald W. Olson

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

Description

How can shadows determine the date and time of a painting by Johannes Vermeer? How did the Moon and tides cause the loss of King John’s crown jewels? In his newest book, Professor Olson, author of Celestial Sleuth and Further Adventures of the Celestial Sleuth, explores how astronomical clues can uncover fascinating new details about art, history, and literature. He begins with an accessible introduction to amateur “celestial sleuthing,” showing how to use your astronomical knowledge, software, archives, vintage maps, historical letters and diaries, military records, and other resources to investigate the past. Follow along as Professor Olson then explores twenty real-world cases where astronomy has helped answer unresolved questions or correct longstanding interpretations about an event. Examples involve artists such as Vermeer, Monet, and O’Keeffe; the historical exploits of Alexander the Great, the desert travels of the Death Valley ’49ers, and a meeting between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill in Marrakech; and literary works by Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Longfellow. Packed with dozens of full-color illustrations, this book will enrich your knowledge of the past and equip you with all the tools you’ll need to become a celestial sleuth yourself. “Many people have a passion for art, or world history, or great literature, or even astronomy — but seldom in all these things at once. This remarkable book by Donald Olson of Texas State University will put you in touch with such seemingly unrelated endeavors. It will open your eyes and broaden your mind as little else could.” Roger W. Sinnott, Sky & Telescope

How long is Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy?

Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy by Donald W. Olson 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 Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy aloud.

What Reading Level is Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy?

Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy 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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