How Long to Read Round About the Earth

How Long Does it Take to Read Round About the Earth?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 20 minutes to read Round About the Earth by Joyce E. Chaplin

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

Description

In this first full history of around-the-world travel, Joyce E. Chaplin brilliantly tells the story of circumnavigation. Round About the Earth is a witty, erudite, and colorful account of the outrageous ambitions that have inspired men and women to circle the entire planet. For almost five hundred years, human beings have been finding ways to circle the Earth—by sail, steam, or liquid fuel; by cycling, driving, flying, going into orbit, even by using their own bodily power. The story begins with the first centuries of circumnavigation, when few survived the attempt: in 1519, Ferdinand...

How long is Round About the Earth?

Round About the Earth by Joyce E. Chaplin is 560 pages long, and a total of 140,000 words.

This makes it 189% the length of the average book. It also has 171% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Round About the Earth Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 45 minutes to read Round About the Earth aloud.

What Reading Level is Round About the Earth?

Round About the Earth 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 Round About the Earth?

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