How Long to Read Vesuvius

By Gillian Darley

How Long Does it Take to Read Vesuvius?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read Vesuvius by Gillian Darley

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

Description

Volcanoes around the world have their own legends, and many have wrought terrible devastation, but none has caught the imagination like Vesuvius. We now know that immense eruptions destroyed Bronze Age settlements around Vesuvius, but the Romans knew nothing of those disasters and were lulled into complacencyÑmuch as we are todayÑby its long period of inactivity. None of the nearly thirty eruptions since AD 79 has matched the infamous cataclysm that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum within hours. Nearly two thousand years later, the allure of the volcano remainsÑas evidenced by its popularity...

How long is Vesuvius?

Vesuvius by Gillian Darley is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Vesuvius Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read Vesuvius aloud.

What Reading Level is Vesuvius?

Vesuvius 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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