How Long to Read Vampires of the Desert (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)

How Long Does it Take to Read Vampires of the Desert (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 25 minutes to read Vampires of the Desert (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) by A. Hyatt Verrill

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

Description

This early work by A. Hyatt Verrill was originally published in 1929 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'Vampires of the Desert' is a short story about a paleontologist that discovers an mysterious ancient creature that was sucking the blood from its victims. Alpheus Hyatt Verrill was born in 1871. A graduate of Yale University, he wrote on a variety of topics, ranging from natural history and whaling to juvenile adventures and science fiction. Over the course of his career, he produced some 115 books. However, he was probably best known the travelogues he penned while exploring the Americas and the Caribbean. The Cryptofiction Classics series contains a collection of wonderful stories from some of the greatest authors in the genre, including Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Jack London. From its roots in cryptozoology, this genre features bizarre, fantastical, and often terrifying tales of mythical and legendary creatures. Whether it be giant spiders, werewolves, lake monsters, or dinosaurs, the Cryptofiction Classics series offers a fantastic introduction to the world of weird creatures in fiction.

How long is Vampires of the Desert (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)?

Vampires of the Desert (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) by A. Hyatt Verrill is 84 pages long, and a total of 21,336 words.

This makes it 28% the length of the average book. It also has 26% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Vampires of the Desert (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 56 minutes to read Vampires of the Desert (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) aloud.

What Reading Level is Vampires of the Desert (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures)?

Vampires of the Desert (Cryptofiction Classics - Weird Tales of Strange Creatures) 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.

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