The battery
Henry R. Schlesinger
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The battery
Published
2010
Publisher
Smithsonian Books
Pages
308
ISBN-13
9780061442933
ISBN-10
0061442933
Description
The first popular history of the technology which harnessed electricity and powered the greatest scientific and technological advances of the modern era. Line drawings throughout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The battery?
This edition of The battery has approximately 308 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 The battery?
For most readers, The battery typically takes between 6h 25m and 4h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,000 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 The battery?
The estimated word count for The battery is approximately 77,000 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 The battery?
The battery was written by Henry R. Schlesinger.
When was The battery published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.