How Long to Read Man and His Conquest of Nature

How Long Does it Take to Read Man and His Conquest of Nature?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 11 minutes to read Man and His Conquest of Nature by Marion Isabel Newbigin

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

Description

Marion Isabel Newbigin (1869-1934) was a Scottish geographer, biologist and academic author. She was noted for her book Animal Geography, a key work in the field of animal geography/zoogeography, and as editor of the "Scottish Geographical Magazine." After earning her Ph.D. degree in 1898 from the University of London, she became a lecturer on topics of biology and zoology at the School of Medicine for Women in Edinburgh and wrote various geography textbooks. In 1902, she was employed as editor of the "Scottish Geographical Magazine" and held the position for 32 years until her death in 1934. During her time as editor she helped shape geography as a new and developing academic discipline of geography. In her book, "Man and his Conquest of Nature," was first published in 1912, with 24 illustrations, this being the third edition published in 1922, Newbigin looks at why ma thrives more at certain parts of the globe than at others. "Why is it easier for men to make their living at some places than at others? I have tried to show that the subject is less crudely utilitarian in practice than this statement may make it appear, from the fact that everywhere man demands more than the mere satisfaction of his animal needs, so that places where he has prospered are places which have satisfied more than these."

How long is Man and His Conquest of Nature?

Man and His Conquest of Nature by Marion Isabel Newbigin is 191 pages long, and a total of 47,941 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Man and His Conquest of Nature Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 21 minutes to read Man and His Conquest of Nature aloud.

What Reading Level is Man and His Conquest of Nature?

Man and His Conquest of Nature 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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