How Long to Read The Chamberlens' Secret

How Long Does it Take to Read The Chamberlens' Secret?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read The Chamberlens' Secret by John T. Queenan, M.D.

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

Description

In pre-modern times, before the advent of general anesthesia and operative delivery, the fate of a woman in childbirth depended entirely on her ability in labor to move the baby through the birth canal. When the passenger was larger than the passageway, the labor became obstructed and both mother and baby died. This was the plight of women through all of human history. But in the late-16th century, in Southampton England an immigrant family who had fled religious persecution in France constructed an instrument to overcome this lethal problem. With this device, they and their successors saved many lives, and inaugurated a new era in medicine. Nevertheless, they resolved to keep their invention a family secret for five generations, and thus deprived millions of women of its benefits, all while serving as physicians to the Royal family of England. This book tells the Chamberlens' story, and ultimately, relates it to current practices in childbirth.

How long is The Chamberlens' Secret?

The Chamberlens' Secret by John T. Queenan, M.D. is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Chamberlens' Secret Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read The Chamberlens' Secret aloud.

What Reading Level is The Chamberlens' Secret?

The Chamberlens' Secret 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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