How Long to Read Six Thousand Years Up the Garden Path

How Long Does it Take to Read Six Thousand Years Up the Garden Path?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Six Thousand Years Up the Garden Path by Ian Robertson

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

Description

In Six Thousand Years up the Garden Path, a seasoned horticulturalist takes others on a light-hearted and magical journey through the history of gardens. Ian Robertson has spent a lifetime working in the world of plants and design and relies on his experience as an international garden designer to narrate a fascinating history of gardening. Beginning with Sumerians learning to garden between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, Robertson transports others through the Fertile Crescent to western Europe, forward to the British Isles, and onward to the New World all while describing the beauty of the gardens of Andrew Jackson Downing, Wolfgang Oehme, Frederick Law Olmstead, and many others. Included in his story of the foliage and blossoms that surrounded kings, princes, queens, and mistresses, Robertson shares a timeline, glossary, and roadside stopovers that make the journey up the garden path even more delightful. Tailored for the enjoyment of either experienced or novice gardeners immersed in the second fastest growing hobby in America, Robertson provides insights into the people, events, and plants that have vibrantly colored the landscape of the world for thousands of years.

How long is Six Thousand Years Up the Garden Path?

Six Thousand Years Up the Garden Path by Ian Robertson is 262 pages long, and a total of 66,024 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Six Thousand Years Up the Garden Path Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours to read Six Thousand Years Up the Garden Path aloud.

What Reading Level is Six Thousand Years Up the Garden Path?

Six Thousand Years Up the Garden Path 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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