How Long to Read The Culture of Flowers

How Long Does it Take to Read The Culture of Flowers?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 45 minutes to read The Culture of Flowers by Jack Goody

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

Description

Jack Goody's new book takes as its theme the symbolic and transactional uses of flowers in secular life and religious ritual from ancient Egypt to modern times. He links the use of flowers to the rise of advanced systems of agriculture, the growth of social stratification, and the spread of luxury goods, looking at the history of aesthetic horticulture in Europe and Asia. Other themes which emerge are the role of written texts in building up a culture of flowers; the importance of trade and communications in disseminating and transforming attitudes to flowers; the rejection on puritanical...

How long is The Culture of Flowers?

The Culture of Flowers by Jack Goody is 462 pages long, and a total of 116,424 words.

This makes it 156% the length of the average book. It also has 142% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Culture of Flowers Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 36 minutes to read The Culture of Flowers aloud.

What Reading Level is The Culture of Flowers?

The Culture of Flowers 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 The Culture of Flowers?

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