At Home

Bill Bryson

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8h 17m

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At Home

by Bill Bryson

2010

Doubleday

497

9781611296402

Description

At Home: A Short History of Private Life is a history of domestic life written by Bill Bryson. It was published in May 2010. The book covers topics of the commerce, architecture, technology and geography that have shaped homes into what they are today, told through a series of "tours" through Bryson's Norfolk rectory that quickly digress into the history of each particular room.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in At Home?

This edition of At Home has approximately 497 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 At Home?

For most readers, At Home typically takes between 10h 21m and 6h 54m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 124,250 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 124,250 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 At Home?

The estimated word count for At Home is approximately 124,250 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 At Home?

At Home was written by Bill Bryson.

When was At Home published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.