How Long to Read The Guitar and the New World

How Long Does it Take to Read The Guitar and the New World?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 30 minutes to read The Guitar and the New World by Joe Gioia

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

Description

A transformative look at a popular instrument and a hidden chapter of American history. The American guitar, that lightweight wooden box with a long neck, hourglass figure, and six metal strings, has evolved over five hundred years of social turmoil to become a nearly magical object—the most popular musical instrument in the world. In The Guitar and the New World, Joe Gioia offers a many-limbed social history that is as entertaining as it is informative. After uncovering the immigrant experience of his guitar-making Sicilian great uncle, Gioia’s investigation stretches from the ancient world...

How long is The Guitar and the New World?

The Guitar and the New World by Joe Gioia is 265 pages long, and a total of 67,575 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Guitar and the New World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 9 minutes to read The Guitar and the New World aloud.

What Reading Level is The Guitar and the New World?

The Guitar and the New World 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 Guitar and the New World?

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