How Long to Read The Retreat of the Elephants

How Long Does it Take to Read The Retreat of the Elephants?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 33 minutes to read The Retreat of the Elephants by Mark Elvin

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

Description

A landmark account of China's environmental history--by an internationally pre-eminent China specialist This is the first environmental history of China during the three thousand years for which there are written records. It is also a treasure trove of literary, political, aesthetic, scientific, and religious sources, which allow the reader direct access to the views and feelings of the Chinese people toward their environment and their landscape. Elvin chronicles the spread of the Chinese style of farming that eliminated the habitat of the elephants that populated the country alongside much...

How long is The Retreat of the Elephants?

The Retreat of the Elephants by Mark Elvin is 564 pages long, and a total of 143,256 words.

This makes it 190% the length of the average book. It also has 175% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Retreat of the Elephants Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 2 minutes to read The Retreat of the Elephants aloud.

What Reading Level is The Retreat of the Elephants?

The Retreat of the Elephants 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.

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