A Whale for the Killing
Farley Mowat
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A Whale for the Killing
by Farley Mowat
Published
2012
Publisher
Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd.
Pages
248
ISBN-13
9781771000284
Description
***In the 1960s, Farley Mowat was living in the tiny fishing community of Burgeo on the southwest coast of Newfoundland. When an 80-ton fin whale became trapped in a nearby saltwater lagoon, Mowat rejoiced: here was the first chance to study at close range one of the most magnificent animals in creation.*** Some local villagers thought otherwise, blasting the whale with rifle fire and hacking open her back with a motorboat propeller. Mowat appealed desperately to the authorities, but it was too late-ravaged by an infection resulting from her massive wounds, the whale died. ***A plea for the end of commercial hunting of the whale, this moving account blends all the tension of the life-and-death struggle for one animal's survival*** with the drama of man's wanton destruction of life-bearing creatures and the environment itself.***--WorldCat***
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How many pages are in A Whale for the Killing?
This edition of A Whale for the Killing has approximately 248 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 A Whale for the Killing?
For most readers, A Whale for the Killing typically takes between 5h 10m and 3h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,000 words
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What is the word count of A Whale for the Killing?
The estimated word count for A Whale for the Killing is approximately 62,000 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.
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Who is the author of A Whale for the Killing?
A Whale for the Killing was written by Farley Mowat.
When was A Whale for the Killing published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.