How Long to Read Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive

How Long Does it Take to Read Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive by J. Parker Lamb

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

Description

Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive documents the role played by mechanical engineers in the development of locomotive design. The steam engine and the mechanical engineering profession both grew directly out of the Industrial Revolution's need for sources of power beyond that of men and animals. Invented in England when coal mining was being developed, the practical steam engine eventually found numerous applications in transportation, especially in railroad technology. J. Parker Lamb traces the evolution of the steam engine from the early 1700s through the early 1800s, when the first locomotives were sent to the United States from England. Lamb then shifts the scene to the development of the American steam locomotive, first by numerous small builders, and later, by the early 20th century, by only three major enterprises and a handful of railroad company shops. Lamb reviews the steady progress of steam locomotive technology through its pinnacle during the 1930s, then discusses the reasons for its subsequent decline.

How long is Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive?

Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive by J. Parker Lamb is 244 pages long, and a total of 61,976 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive aloud.

What Reading Level is Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive?

Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive 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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