How Long to Read The Settlement of Polynesia

How Long Does it Take to Read The Settlement of Polynesia?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 33 minutes to read The Settlement of Polynesia by Michael R. Levison

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

Description

The Settlement of Polynesia was first published in 1973. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. For two centuries people have argued about how the multitudinous islands of Polynesia, flung over some twelve million square miles of ocean and separated by hundreds of miles from the nearest continental coasts, came to be discovered and settled by a single people at a time when navigators of the "civilized" world scarcely ventured willingly beyond the sight of land. Much writing and research have focused attention on the subject in recent years. Now, in a new approach to the question, the authors of this volume report on their use of computer techniques to provide new answers to some of the problems that are central to the controversy. The research project they report upon is of two-fold interest—first, for the light it throws on the riddle of the settlement of Polynesia, and, second, as an innovative demonstration of how computer technology may be applied to a wide variety of research in the social and physical sciences. The authors devised a computer program which simulated Pacific voyaging in its many aspects and variations. Data about wind, currents, islands, and many other pertinent matters were incorporated in the program. Using this model they conducted experiments which showed the outcomes of hypothetical voyages representing many possible variations which real voyages might embrace. The authors describe the experiments and discuss the results and conclusions illustrating them with numerous maps and cartograms. Computer-drawn maps are included in an appendix.

How long is The Settlement of Polynesia?

The Settlement of Polynesia by Michael R. Levison is 152 pages long, and a total of 38,304 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 47% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Settlement of Polynesia Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 29 minutes to read The Settlement of Polynesia aloud.

What Reading Level is The Settlement of Polynesia?

The Settlement of Polynesia 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 Settlement of Polynesia?

The Settlement of Polynesia by Michael R. Levison is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Settlement of Polynesia by Michael R. Levison on Amazon click the button below.