How Long to Read Queen of Speed

How Long Does it Take to Read Queen of Speed?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Queen of Speed by Nancy R. Wilson

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

Description

A first-ever biography of early twentieth century British speed demon Mary Petre Bruce, who careened through life full-tilt in determined pursuit of adventure and wealth. From a comfortable childhood in Victorian England to the finish line in the Monte Carlo Rally--from convent schools to a crash-landing beside the shark-infested waters of the Persian Gulf ---- this twentieth-century queen of speed allowed nothing to stand in the way of realizing her dreams. She carried on a long love affair with a wealthy married man many years her senior. His financial support for Mary and their son assured a comfortable life for her, and allowed her to indulge her love of speed and auto racing. It was in the world of auto racing that she met her future husband, the Honourable Victor Austin Bruce. A fearless and determined competitor, she set records and won prizes for speed and endurance in automobiles and speedboats; at least one of her records still stands. In 1930, with very little experience as a pilot, she bought a tiny biplane and hatched a plan to fly it around the world--alone. Within weeks she took off, and returned in triumph five months later. Her record-setting flight was the first solo circumnavigation by a woman. She never lost her hunger for speed and adventure. When she was 78, she test-drove a Ford race car at 110 mph. At the age of 81, she publicized the release of her autobiography by looping the loop in a small plane. Her racing days over at last, she finally ran out of her own personal fuel, adrenaline. She died in 1990, at the age of 94. Her autobiography was titled 'Nine Lives Plus'; she lived every one of them to the fullest.

How long is Queen of Speed?

Queen of Speed by Nancy R. Wilson is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Queen of Speed Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Queen of Speed aloud.

What Reading Level is Queen of Speed?

Queen of Speed 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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