How Long to Read The Opal Desert

How Long Does it Take to Read The Opal Desert?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 51 minutes to read The Opal Desert by Peter Wild

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

Description

The opalescent deserts of the American Southwest have become romantic icons in the public imagination through the words of writers, the images of artists and photographers, and the visual storytelling of filmmakers. In this spirited, personal, beautifully written book, Peter Wild explores the lives and works of sixteen writers whose words have shaped our visions of the opal desert. Wild begins with Cabeza de Vaca, whose Relación of his desert wanderings sent treasure-hungry Spaniards searching for cities of gold. He goes on to discuss the works of both widely read and lesser-known nineteenth-...

How long is The Opal Desert?

The Opal Desert by Peter Wild is 231 pages long, and a total of 57,981 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Opal Desert Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 16 minutes to read The Opal Desert aloud.

What Reading Level is The Opal Desert?

The Opal Desert 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 Opal Desert?

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