How Long to Read Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region

How Long Does it Take to Read Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region?

It takes the average reader 8 hours to read Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region by John Steane

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

Description

The pivotal position of the Oxford region in the geological and therefore building history of England is of fundamental importance to the study of traditional construction. Oxford occupies a central position on the ancient route between Northampton and Southampton and on the east - west road between London, The West Country, Wales and Ireland. For this reason, unusually for vernacular architecture, the buildings of the region were subject to a wide range of influences. This book, the fruit of twenty years research, provides an account of vernacular architecture in the Oxford region from Anglo-Saxon times to the 19th century. It begins with a discussion of methods and procedures followed by a description of building materials, stone, brick, slate and thatch. This serves as an introduction to the heart of the book, eleven chapters dealing with surveys of cruck buildings, manorial and moated sites, town houses with particular emphasis on Abingdon, and houses in the countryside from farmhouses to cottages. There are then chapters on fire hazards, public houses and public buildings. Several appendices are devoted to wall paintings, ferramenta, apotropaic marks, carpentry details, secrets under the floorboards, fireplaces, staircases and windows. The book is richly and profusely illustrated with over 500 illustrations, photographs, maps, and a particular strength, a large number of drawings of architectural details and sketch perspectives.

How long is Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region?

Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region by John Steane is 480 pages long, and a total of 120,000 words.

This makes it 162% the length of the average book. It also has 147% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 55 minutes to read Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region aloud.

What Reading Level is Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region?

Traditional Buildings in the Oxford Region is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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