1421
Gavin Menzies
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1421
Published
June 3, 2008
Publisher
Harper Perennial
Pages
672
ISBN-13
9780061564895
ISBN-10
0061564893
Description
This volume presents the author's assertion that the fleets of Chinese Admiral Zheng visited the Americas prior to European explorer Christopher Columbus in 1492, and that this same Chinese fleet circumnavigated the globe a century before the expedition of Ferdinand Magellan. The author presents a series of vignettes describing his travels around the globe, examining what he claims is evidence for his "1421 hypothesis", interspersed with speculation and description of the achievements of Admiral Zheng's fleet. "A remarkable journey of discovery that rewrites our understanding of history"--Jacket.
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How many pages are in 1421?
This edition of 1421 has approximately 672 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read 1421?
For most readers, 1421 typically takes between 14h 0m and 9h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 168,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 11h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 23 days • Estimated word count: 168,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of 1421?
The estimated word count for 1421 is approximately 168,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of 1421?
1421 was written by Gavin Menzies.
When was 1421 published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 3, 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.