How Long to Read Strokes of Genius

How Long Does it Take to Read Strokes of Genius?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Strokes of Genius by Eric Chaline

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

Description

What could be better than diving into cool water on a hot day? In this enormously enjoyable and informative history of swimming, Eric Chaline sums up this most summery of moments with one phrase: pleasure beckons at the water’s edge. Strokes of Genius traces the history of swimming from the first civilizations to its current worldwide popularity as a sport, fitness pastime, and leisure activity. Chaline explores swimming’s role in ritual, early trade and manufacturing, warfare, and medicine, before describing its transformation in the early modern period into a leisure activity and a...

How long is Strokes of Genius?

Strokes of Genius by Eric Chaline 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 Strokes of Genius Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Strokes of Genius aloud.

What Reading Level is Strokes of Genius?

Strokes of Genius 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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