How Long to Read The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam

How Long Does it Take to Read The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 15 minutes to read The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam by Donna J. Souza

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

Description

Using an anthropologically oriented research design, this investigation of the wrecks of six sailing ships dating from the middle to late nineteenth century shows how merchant sailing attempted to compete with steamships, not only through technological adaptation, but also through increased risk-taking. Souza addresses risk-taking behavior, its archaeological signatures, and supporting evidence. Highlights include-maps, photographs, and contemporary illustrations-tables of anchor and chain size-a list of all wrecking vessels known to have operated in Dry Tortugas, and-a glossary of nautical...

How long is The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam?

The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam by Donna J. Souza is 189 pages long, and a total of 48,951 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 60% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 27 minutes to read The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam aloud.

What Reading Level is The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam?

The Persistence of Sail in the Age of Steam 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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