How Long to Read The Descent of Man

How Long Does it Take to Read The Descent of Man?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 50 minutes to read The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin

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

Description

Published on the anniversary of the great naturalist's 200th birthday, these excerpts from Darwin's landmark work build on the evolutionary concepts introduced in On the Origin of Species. Based upon the original edition, this abridgement by a noted Darwinian scholar offers a highly readable version of an important book.

How long is The Descent of Man?

The Descent of Man by Charles Darwin is 530 pages long, and a total of 132,500 words.

This makes it 179% the length of the average book. It also has 162% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Descent of Man Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 4 minutes to read The Descent of Man aloud.

What Reading Level is The Descent of Man?

The Descent of Man 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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