Ararat
Frank Westerman
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Ararat
Published
May 31, 2010
Publisher
Vintage Books
Pages
224
ISBN-13
9780099512783
ISBN-10
0099512785
Description
A brilliant fusion of travel writing with writing about science and religious scepticism.Ararat is a breathtaking journey along the fault-line between religion and science, a pilgrimage by a non-believer that takes Frank Westerman to Mount Ararat where, as biblical tradition has it, Noah's Ark ran aground and God made his covenant with mankind.Mount Ararat is now a geographical, political and cultural crossroads, bound up with the centuries-old history of warfare between different cultures in this region. As Westerman stands at its foot it poses both a physical and a religious challenge: where is the God from my children's bible? Who or what has taken his place? Can one free oneself of a religious upbringing?He meets geologists, priests, and, on the mountain's high slopes, an expedition in search of the Ark's remains. And also a Russian astronaut who observes that 'there is something between heaven and earth about which we humans know nothing'. Ararat is a dazzling, highly personal book about science, religion and all that lies between, by one of Europe's most celebrated young writers.
Subjects
How to live on 24 hours a day
A Modern Utopia
The art of money getting, or, Golden rules for money getting
Die Traumdeutung
The Devil's Dictionary
The Problems of Philosophy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ararat?
This edition of Ararat has approximately 224 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 Ararat?
For most readers, Ararat typically takes between 4h 40m and 3h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,000 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 Ararat?
The estimated word count for Ararat is approximately 56,000 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 Ararat?
Ararat was written by Frank Westerman.
When was Ararat published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 31, 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.