How Long to Read Shangri-La

How Long Does it Take to Read Shangri-La?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Shangri-La by Elizabeth Bibb

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

Description

The legendary Chamagudao, theTea-Horse Road, winds throughdizzying mountain passes, across famedrivers like the Mekong and the Yangtzeand past monasteries and meadows in acircuitous route from Sichuan andYunnan Provinces in western Chinato the Tibetan capital city of Lhasa.Actually a network of roads, trails andhighways, rather than one distinctroute, the Chamagudao once stretchedfor almost 1,400 miles (2350 km) – aconduit along which the historic tradebetween the mighty Chinese empireand the nomadic Tibetans linkedremote villages and ethnic groups.The Chinese military needed stronghorses for their wars against Mongolinvaders from the north, and thefiercely religious Tibetans desired teaboth for sacred rituals and sustenance.Once tea was introduced into Tibetaround the 10th century, demand forit grew. Tea soon became a staple forTibetans, especially when combinedwith their other staple, yak butter. Butwith Tibet’s extreme temperatures andaltitudes, tea cultivation on a largescale was impossible. This set the stagefor the tea-horse trade, which, by the11th century, flourished along theChamagudao, continuing until the1950s.

How long is Shangri-La?

Shangri-La by Elizabeth Bibb is 267 pages long, and a total of 68,619 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shangri-La Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Shangri-La aloud.

What Reading Level is Shangri-La?

Shangri-La 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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