Heavy Ground
Norris Hundley Jr.
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The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 28m to read Heavy Ground.
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Heavy Ground
by Norris Hundley Jr., Donald C. Jackson
Published
2020
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Pages
448
ISBN-13
9781948908887
Description
"Gives an account of how the St. Francis Dam came to be built, its relationship to the Los Angeles Aqueduct, the reasons for its collapse, the terror and heartbreak brought by the flood, the efforts to restore the Santa Clara Valley, the political factors influencing investigations of the failure, and the effect of the disaster on dam safety regulation."--book jacket.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Heavy Ground?
This edition of Heavy Ground has approximately 448 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 Heavy Ground?
For most readers, Heavy Ground typically takes between 9h 20m and 6h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 112,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 112,000 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 Heavy Ground?
The estimated word count for Heavy Ground is approximately 112,000 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 Heavy Ground?
Heavy Ground was written by Norris Hundley Jr., Donald C. Jackson.
When was Heavy Ground published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.