How Long to Read The Curiosities of Heraldry

By M. A. Lower

How Long Does it Take to Read The Curiosities of Heraldry?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read The Curiosities of Heraldry by M. A. Lower

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

Description

The curiosities of heraldry. By Mark Antony Lower. With illustrations from old English writers and numerous engravings from designs by the author. First Published in 1845 by J.R. Smith in London. Containing chapters on such diverse topics as: The fabulous history of heraldry; The authentic history of heraldry; Rationale of the figures employed in heraldry; The chimerical figures of heraldry; The language of arms; Allusive arms--armes parlantes; Crests, supporters, badges, etc.; Heraldric mottoes; Historical arms-augmentations; Distinctions of rank and honour; Historical notices of the College of Arms; Brief notices of distinguished heralds and heraldric writers, with quotations from their works; Genealogy and with an appendix containing essays on differences in arms, now first printed from a M.S. By sir Edward Dering, Bart.; The antient practice of borrowing armorial ensigns illustrated from the arms of Cornish families; Abatements; Grant od Arms; A curious relic of brass found at Lewis.

How long is The Curiosities of Heraldry?

The Curiosities of Heraldry by M. A. Lower is 342 pages long, and a total of 86,184 words.

This makes it 115% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Curiosities of Heraldry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read The Curiosities of Heraldry aloud.

What Reading Level is The Curiosities of Heraldry?

The Curiosities of Heraldry 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.

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