How Long to Read Science and the Secrets of Nature

How Long Does it Take to Read Science and the Secrets of Nature?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 44 minutes to read Science and the Secrets of Nature by William Eamon

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

Description

By explaining how to sire multicolored horses, produce nuts without shells, and create an egg the size of a human head, Giambattista Della Porta's Natural Magic (1559) conveys a fascination with tricks and illusions that makes it a work difficult for historians of science to take seriously. Yet, according to William Eamon, it is in the "how-to" books written by medieval alchemists, magicians, and artisans that modern science has its roots. These compilations of recipes on everything from parlor tricks through medical remedies to wool-dyeing fascinated medieval intellectuals because they promised access to esoteric "secrets of nature." In closely examining this rich but little-known source of literature, Eamon reveals that printing technology and popular culture had as great, if not stronger, an impact on early modern science as did the traditional academic disciplines.

How long is Science and the Secrets of Nature?

Science and the Secrets of Nature by William Eamon is 508 pages long, and a total of 131,064 words.

This makes it 171% the length of the average book. It also has 160% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Science and the Secrets of Nature Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 56 minutes to read Science and the Secrets of Nature aloud.

What Reading Level is Science and the Secrets of Nature?

Science and the Secrets of Nature 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.

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