How Long to Read Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones

How Long Does it Take to Read Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones by Marcia Pointon

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

Description

The king of stones, valued since antiquity for their unrivalled hardness, diamonds today are both desired and deplored. Once faceted and polished they glitter on the fingers of brides-to-be and in the ornaments of the super-rich, but their extraction from some of the world’s poorest countries remains contentious. Immensely valuable for their size, diamonds can be easily hidden and transported, making them perfect contraband. Diamonds have been widely used in industry since the nineteenth century and have long been valued for their pharmaceutical and prophylactic properties. This entertaining and richly illustrated book examines the history of the diamond trade through the centuries from India and Brazil to South Africa and Europe and investigates what happens to diamonds once they reach the cutters and polishers. Marcia Pointon takes the reader on a unique tour of the ways in which the quadrahedron diamond shape has inspired design, architecture, and painting, from the symbolism of medieval manuscripts to modern-day graffiti. She questions the etiquette of engagement rings, and she reminds us why and how lost, stolen, or cursed diamonds create suspense in so many classic novels and films. This compelling and fascinating account of the history of sparklers around the world will appeal to all who covet, as well as all who despise, the unparalleled brilliance and glitter of the diamond.

How long is Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones?

Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones by Marcia Pointon is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones aloud.

What Reading Level is Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones?

Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones 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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