How Long to Read John Napier

By Julian Havil

How Long Does it Take to Read John Napier?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 3 minutes to read John Napier by Julian Havil

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

Description

The most comprehensive account of the mathematician's life and work John Napier (1550–1617) is celebrated today as the man who invented logarithms—an enormous intellectual achievement that would soon lead to the development of their mechanical equivalent in the slide rule: the two would serve humanity as the principal means of calculation until the mid-1970s. Yet, despite Napier's pioneering efforts, his life and work have not attracted detailed modern scrutiny. John Napier is the first contemporary biography to take an in-depth look at the multiple facets of Napier’s story: his privileged...

How long is John Napier?

John Napier by Julian Havil is 296 pages long, and a total of 75,776 words.

This makes it 100% the length of the average book. It also has 93% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read John Napier Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 54 minutes to read John Napier aloud.

What Reading Level is John Napier?

John Napier 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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