How Long to Read The Arsenic Century

How Long Does it Take to Read The Arsenic Century?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 42 minutes to read The Arsenic Century by James C. Whorton

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

Description

Arsenic is rightly infamous as the poison of choice for Victorian murderers. Yet the great majority of fatalities from arsenic in the nineteenth century came not from intentional poisoning, but from accident. Kept in many homes for the purpose of poisoning rats, the white powder was easily mistaken for sugar or flour and often incorporated into the family dinner. It was also widely present in green dyes, used to tint everything from candles and candies to curtains, wallpaper, and clothing (it was arsenic in old lace that was the danger). Whether at home amidst arsenical curtains and...

How long is The Arsenic Century?

The Arsenic Century by James C. Whorton is 448 pages long, and a total of 115,584 words.

This makes it 151% the length of the average book. It also has 141% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Arsenic Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 31 minutes to read The Arsenic Century aloud.

What Reading Level is The Arsenic Century?

The Arsenic Century 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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