How Long to Read Strange Medicine

How Long Does it Take to Read Strange Medicine?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Strange Medicine by Nathan Belofsky

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

Description

Strange Medicine casts a gimlet eye on the practice of medicine through the ages that highlights the most dubious ideas, bizarre treatments, and biggest blunders. From bad science and oafish behavior to stomach-turning procedures that hurt more than helped, Strange Medicine presents strange but true facts and an honor roll of doctors, scientists, and dreamers who inadvertently turned the clock of medicine backward: • The ancient Egyptians applied electric eels to cure gout. • Medieval dentists burned candles in patients’ mouths to kill invisible worms gnawing at their teeth. • Renaissance...

How long is Strange Medicine?

Strange Medicine by Nathan Belofsky is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Strange Medicine Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Strange Medicine aloud.

What Reading Level is Strange Medicine?

Strange Medicine 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.

Where Can I Buy Strange Medicine?

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