How Long to Read The Alphabet of Galen

How Long Does it Take to Read The Alphabet of Galen?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 33 minutes to read The Alphabet of Galen by Nicholas Everett

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

Description

The Alphabet of Galen is a critical edition and English translation of a text describing, in alphabetical order, nearly three hundred natural products - including metals, aromatics, animal materials, and herbs - and their medicinal uses. A Latin translation of earlier Greek writings on pharmacy that have not survived, it circulated among collections of 'authorities' on medicine, including Hippocrates, Galen of Pergamun, Soranus, and Ps. Apuleius. This work presents interesting linguistic features, including otherwise unattested Greek and Latin technical terms and unique pharmacological...

How long is The Alphabet of Galen?

The Alphabet of Galen by Nicholas Everett is 445 pages long, and a total of 113,475 words.

This makes it 150% the length of the average book. It also has 139% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Alphabet of Galen Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 20 minutes to read The Alphabet of Galen aloud.

What Reading Level is The Alphabet of Galen?

The Alphabet of Galen 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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