How Long to Read Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex

How Long Does it Take to Read Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 38 minutes to read Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex by Owen Chase

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

Description

Three eyewitness accounts of a lethal attack by a sperm whale against a whaling ship in the Pacific in 1819, the incident that inspired Melville's Moby-Dick — as well as the 2015 movie In the Heart of the Sea. Illustrated with 12 wood engravings.

How long is Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex?

Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex by Owen Chase is 96 pages long, and a total of 24,576 words.

This makes it 32% the length of the average book. It also has 30% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 14 minutes to read Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex aloud.

What Reading Level is Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex?

Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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