The machine
Joe Posnanski
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at 250 WPM5h 2m
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The machine
Published
2009
Publisher
William Morrow
Pages
302
ISBN-13
9780061582561
ISBN-10
0061582565
Description
Award-winning sports columnist Joe Posnanski hits a grand slam with The Machine-a thrilling account of the magical 1975 season of the Cincinnati Reds, baseball's legendary "Big Red Machine," from spring training through the final game of the '75 World Series. Featuring a Hall of Fame lineup of baseball superstars-including Johnny Bench, George Foster, Joe Morgan, Cesar Geronimo, and "Charlie Hustle" Pete Rose himself-The Machine is a wild ride with one of the greatest baseball teams in the history of the American Pastime.
Subjects
The Cincinnati Reds
Men of the (Reds) Machine
August Garry Herrmann
Echoes of Cincinnati Reds Baseball
Base Ball in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds (Team Spirit)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The machine?
This edition of The machine has approximately 302 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 machine?
For most readers, The machine typically takes between 6h 18m and 4h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 75,500 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 The machine?
The estimated word count for The machine is approximately 75,500 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 The machine?
The machine was written by Joe Posnanski.
When was The machine published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.