Before the mast
Michael J. Allen
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Before the mast
by Michael J. Allen, Mary Anne Alburger
Published
February 3, 2006
Publisher
Mary Rose Trust
Pages
760
ISBN-13
9780954402945
ISBN-10
0954402944
Description
'Before the Mast' explores how the men of the Mary Rose lived, through their surviving possessions; how they were fed, music and recreation, medicine and provision for illness and injury, as well as working practices: carpentry and maintenance, stowage, navigation and ship's communications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Before the mast?
This edition of Before the mast has approximately 760 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 Before the mast?
For most readers, Before the mast typically takes between 15h 50m and 10h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 190,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 26 days • Estimated word count: 190,000 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 Before the mast?
The estimated word count for Before the mast is approximately 190,000 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 Before the mast?
Before the mast was written by Michael J. Allen, Mary Anne Alburger.
When was Before the mast published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 3, 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.