A Really Short History of Nearly Everything

Bill Bryson

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2h 56m

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A Really Short History of Nearly Everything

by Bill Bryson

2008

Penguin Random House

176

9780385614801

Description

Short, illustrated segments explore the history of science. Examines the "how" and the the "who" of scientific discovery. Explores the mysteries of time and space, and how, against all odds, life came to be on the wonderous planet we call hom

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How many pages are in A Really Short History of Nearly Everything?

This edition of A Really Short History of Nearly Everything has approximately 176 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 A Really Short History of Nearly Everything?

For most readers, A Really Short History of Nearly Everything typically takes between 3h 40m and 2h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,000 words

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What is the word count of A Really Short History of Nearly Everything?

The estimated word count for A Really Short History of Nearly Everything is approximately 44,000 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.

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Who is the author of A Really Short History of Nearly Everything?

A Really Short History of Nearly Everything was written by Bill Bryson.

When was A Really Short History of Nearly Everything published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.