How Long to Read To Harness the Wind

How Long Does it Take to Read To Harness the Wind?

It takes the average reader to read To Harness the Wind by Leo Block

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

Description

Man was a sailor long before he invented the wheel or straddled a horse, and his adventures at sea changed the course of history. Initially he was able to sail only downwind, but the Cretans and Phoenicians made design improvements to sails that permitted sailing across and eventually against the wind. The Vikings optimized the performance of the square sail, and the Dutch modified the Arab lateen to create the sail commonly used today. Leo Block tells the story of the evolution of sails and relates it to historic events and other factors that affected the performance of sailing vessels. Numerous illustrations help explain the technical factors involved. Focusing mainly on European improvements, Block details the progress of sail design from the lateen to the square, fore and aft, and classic rigs right up to the swift clipper ships of the nineteenth century just before the advent of steam power. Written in laymen's terms, the book is an excellent learning tool for readers who know little about the history of sailing vessels and a quick reference guide for sailors who want a reminder of how their craft evolved.

How long is To Harness the Wind?

To Harness the Wind by Leo Block is 0 pages long, and a total of 0 words.

This makes it 0% the length of the average book. It also has 0% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read To Harness the Wind Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes to read To Harness the Wind aloud.

What Reading Level is To Harness the Wind?

To Harness the Wind is suitable for students ages 2 and up.

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