How Long to Read Silk, the Thread that Tied the World

How Long Does it Take to Read Silk, the Thread that Tied the World?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Silk, the Thread that Tied the World by Anthony Burton

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

Description

Over a thousand years ago the Chinese discovered that the slender filaments that formed the cocoon of the silk moth, could be woven into beautiful shimmering fabrics. For centuries they were able to keep the process a secret, but eventually started to trade the valuable cloth with the west, along the silk road. Silk was a luxury item that bestowed prestige, so it was inevitable that the wealthy wanted their silks to be as elaborate as possible, beautiful designs were produced in the Islamic world and gradually a European industry developed. In the 19th century mechanization of the time...

How long is Silk, the Thread that Tied the World?

Silk, the Thread that Tied the World by Anthony Burton is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Silk, the Thread that Tied the World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Silk, the Thread that Tied the World aloud.

What Reading Level is Silk, the Thread that Tied the World?

Silk, the Thread that Tied the World 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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