How Long to Read The World of Gerard Mercator

How Long Does it Take to Read The World of Gerard Mercator?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read The World of Gerard Mercator by Andrew Taylor

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

Description

The story of discovery and mapmaking is one of pushing back shadows," writes Andrew Taylor, and "none in the last two thousand years achieved as much as Gerard Mercator in extending the boundaries of what could be comprehended." His life encompassed most of the turbulent, extraordinary sixteenth century, a time when revolutions would engulf religion, science, and civilization. Almost extinguished by the Inquisition, Mercator's genius lay in making maps, and his achievement did nothing less than revolutionize the study of geography. Appropriately for an era undergoing radical change, Mercator...

How long is The World of Gerard Mercator?

The World of Gerard Mercator by Andrew Taylor is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The World of Gerard Mercator Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read The World of Gerard Mercator aloud.

What Reading Level is The World of Gerard Mercator?

The World of Gerard Mercator 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.

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