Carrying the fire
Michael Collins
Reading Time
at 250 WPM7h 58m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 58m to read Carrying the fire.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
16
days at 30 min/day
478
total minutes
Carrying the fire
Published
1974
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pages
478
ISBN-10
0374119171
Description
Micheal Collins delivers a well crafted description of his voyage to Moon as the command module pilot of Apollo 11, as well as his personal voyage in life that led him to become a USAF fighter pilot, test pilot, and the trials and tribulations involved in becoming an astronaut.
Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Carrying the fire?
This edition of Carrying the fire has approximately 478 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 Carrying the fire?
For most readers, Carrying the fire typically takes between 9h 58m and 6h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 119,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 119,500 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 Carrying the fire?
The estimated word count for Carrying the fire is approximately 119,500 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 Carrying the fire?
Carrying the fire was written by Michael Collins.
When was Carrying the fire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1974. The original work may have been published on a different date.