How Long to Read The Desert

How Long Does it Take to Read The Desert?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 12 minutes to read The Desert by John Van Dyke

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

Description

A desert classic published in 1901. John Charles Van Dyke (1856-1932) was an American art historian, critic, and nature writer. He was born at New Brunswick, New Jersey, studied at Columbia, and for many years in Europe. In 1878, Van Dyke was appointed the librarian of the Gardner Sage Library at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary, and in 1891 as a professor of art history at Rutgers College. He was elected to the National Institute of Arts and Letters in 1908. When visiting the western deserts, Van Dyke brought his years of Art experience with him when composing this book, The Desert. The result is the visual language of light, air, and color which gives his writing a vivid poetic imagery loved by generations of readers.

How long is The Desert?

The Desert by John Van Dyke is 128 pages long, and a total of 33,024 words.

This makes it 43% the length of the average book. It also has 40% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Desert Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours to read The Desert aloud.

What Reading Level is The Desert?

The Desert is suitable for students ages 10 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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