How Long to Read Skulls and Skeletons

How Long Does it Take to Read Skulls and Skeletons?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 42 minutes to read Skulls and Skeletons by Christine Quigley

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

Description

Of the parts of the human body, the bones have a unique durability that lends itself to collection. Provided a body has not been cremated, the skeletal remains can be recovered even millions of years after death, cleaned of flesh and debris, studied at length, and stored indefinitely without the maintenance that wet specimens require. Motivations for collecting human skeletal material range from the practical (in anthropology, medicine, forensics) to the ritualistic (phrenology, in the relics of martyrs and saints). This book is an examination of those motivations and the collections they have brought about--catacombs, ossuaries, mass graves, prehistoric excavations, private collections, and institutions. The book contains sections on procuring, handling, storing, transporting, cleaning, and identifying skeletal remains. The repatriation of remains and legislation covering the topic are also addressed.

How long is Skulls and Skeletons?

Skulls and Skeletons by Christine Quigley is 276 pages long, and a total of 70,656 words.

This makes it 93% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Skulls and Skeletons Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 26 minutes to read Skulls and Skeletons aloud.

What Reading Level is Skulls and Skeletons?

Skulls and Skeletons 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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