How Long to Read Joaquin Velazquez De Leon

How Long Does it Take to Read Joaquin Velazquez De Leon?

It takes the average reader 2 hours to read Joaquin Velazquez De Leon by Iris Engstrand

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

Description

Originally published in 1976, this updated and attractive second edition of Iris Engstrand's book Joaquín Velázquez de León: Royal Officer in Baja California, 1768-1770 brings to life the unique expeditionary efforts of Joaquin Velázquez de León, a distinguished math professor and astronomer at the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico, who was chosen to serve as the highest ranking officer under José de Galvez in Baja California's Cape Region. In addition to his royal duties, Velázquez evaluated the economic possibilities of the peninsula, especially in mining, as well as carrying out his role in documenting the 1769 Transit of Venus from the peninsula's first civilian settlement at Real de Santa Ana. Velázquez also witnessed the arrival of Father Junípero Serra and the preparations of his Franciscan missionaries to replace the expelled Jesuits from their former missions. He was on hand for their departure for San Diego under Governor Gaspar de Portolá in the spring of 1769. Royal Officer also highlights Velázquez's testy relationship with Manuel de Ocio, Baja California's first entrepreneur, and from original documents recounts the officer's colorful indiscretions with the local women and unwelcome gambling with the sons of local residents. In this well-received publication, Engstrand skillfully blends documentary materials into a readable narrative while including annotations where needed to explain and amplify the text. The volume is enhanced by over a dozen excellent illustrations, including nine drawings by French artist Alexander -Jean Noel, who accompanied the expedition, and recent photographs by Harry Crosby who traveled to the Real de Santa Anna site. According to Engstrand, "the new edition of Joaquín Velázquez de León: Royal Officer in Baja California--1768-1770 brings together both an analysis of the 1769 Transit of Venus with a recreation of the Transit in 2012 by astronomers from the University of Baja California in Ensenada . New illustrations in an affordable publication give the reader an unparalleled opportunity to understand the accomplishments of Spain in science and mining in Baja California during the late eighteenth century."

How long is Joaquin Velazquez De Leon?

Joaquin Velazquez De Leon by Iris Engstrand is 117 pages long, and a total of 30,069 words.

This makes it 39% the length of the average book. It also has 37% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Joaquin Velazquez De Leon Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 44 minutes to read Joaquin Velazquez De Leon aloud.

What Reading Level is Joaquin Velazquez De Leon?

Joaquin Velazquez De Leon is suitable for students ages 10 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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