How Long to Read World of Department Stores

By Jan Whitaker

How Long Does it Take to Read World of Department Stores?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read World of Department Stores by Jan Whitaker

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

Description

"This is the first beautifully illustrated book on department stores, with photographs and ephemera from all over the world. Born in the Gilded Age in France, the department store grew up thanks to the industrial revolution, the rise of the middle class, and the invention of steel-frame architecture and the elevator. Spectacular entrances led to marble staircases and floor after floor of merchandise and amenities. These emporiums also inspired a whole new way of merchandising: shopping became an entertainment rather than a laborious grind; posters and advertisements were made by the great...

How long is World of Department Stores?

World of Department Stores by Jan Whitaker is 264 pages long, and a total of 67,056 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read World of Department Stores Aloud?

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

What Reading Level is World of Department Stores?

World of Department Stores 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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