How Long to Read The Lost Cities of the Mayas

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lost Cities of the Mayas?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 13 minutes to read The Lost Cities of the Mayas by Fabio Boubon

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

Description

Through pen-and ink drawings and watercolours, this book recount the 19th century epic of the art of illustration and the rediscovery of history's great Maya civilization. Frederick Catherwood produced artwork-depicting views of ancient monuments with great accuracy. Although he was trained as an architect, his real passion in life was art, particularly portraying ancient cultures. He was a man who loved to travel which was a significant influence on his art. At the age of 40, Catherwood accompanied a successful writer named John Lloyd Stephens to Central America. What they found on their trip amazed them: wonderfully majestic but deserted cities. The ruins in these cities were the inspiration of Catherwood's art, created by using a camera lucida (an optic device that preceded the invention of photography) to aid him in his drawings. The artwork that Catherwood produced was vivid and intriguing and became a best seller. Central America was not the only place that Catherwood went to get inspiration for his artwork. Before devoting himself to the discovery of the Mayas, he disguised himself as a.

How long is The Lost Cities of the Mayas?

The Lost Cities of the Mayas by Fabio Boubon is 192 pages long, and a total of 48,384 words.

This makes it 65% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Lost Cities of the Mayas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 24 minutes to read The Lost Cities of the Mayas aloud.

What Reading Level is The Lost Cities of the Mayas?

The Lost Cities of the Mayas 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Lost Cities of the Mayas?

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