How Long to Read Natural History

How Long Does it Take to Read Natural History?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 37 minutes to read Natural History by Pliny the Elder

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

Description

Pliny's Natural History is an astonishingly ambitious work that ranges from astronomy to art and from geography to zoology. Mingling acute observation with often wild speculation, it offers a fascinating view of the world as it was understood in the first century AD, whether describing the danger of diving for sponges, the first water-clock, or the use of asses' milk to remove wrinkles. Pliny himself died while investigating the volcanic eruption that destroyed Pompeii in AD 79, and the natural curiosity that brought about his death is also very much evident in the Natural History - a book that proved highly influential right up until the Renaissance and that his nephew, Pliny the younger, described 'as full of variety as nature itself'.

How long is Natural History?

Natural History by Pliny the Elder is 618 pages long, and a total of 159,444 words.

This makes it 209% the length of the average book. It also has 195% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Natural History Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 31 minutes to read Natural History aloud.

What Reading Level is Natural History?

Natural History 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.

Where Can I Buy Natural History?

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