How Long to Read Narrow Gauge in the Tropics

How Long Does it Take to Read Narrow Gauge in the Tropics?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 54 minutes to read Narrow Gauge in the Tropics by Augustus J. Veenendaal, Jr.

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

Description

Narrow Gauge in the Tropics is the first comprehensive history of railways and tramways in the Dutch East Indies (modern Indonesia) from breaking ground in 1864 to the invasion of the Japanese during World War II. During the mid-19th century under colonial rule, the Dutch East Indies experienced enormous increases in production of sugar, coffee, and other commodities, resulting in a great dilemma: How were these goods to be moved to port when wagons hauled by animals was the only available form of transportation? The solution was to build a railway network through some of the most challenging terrain on the planet. Lavishly illustrated, Narrow Gauge in the Tropics explores technical aspects of the construction of the railways over difficult terrain, the origin of the technicians who made the seemingly impossible happen, and the social impact of the railways on the indigenous population.

How long is Narrow Gauge in the Tropics?

Narrow Gauge in the Tropics by Augustus J. Veenendaal, Jr. 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 Narrow Gauge in the Tropics Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 4 minutes to read Narrow Gauge in the Tropics aloud.

What Reading Level is Narrow Gauge in the Tropics?

Narrow Gauge in the Tropics 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.

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

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