Beyond the Pyramids
Douglas Kennedy
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at 250 WPM6h 26m
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Beyond the Pyramids
Published
2011-07-28
Publisher
Pages
386
ISBN-13
9782266210560
ISBN-10
2266210564
Description
Roman d'aventures Douglas Kennedy au pays des pharaons, ou comment un jeune écrivain encore inconnu débarque à Alexandrie il y a plus de vingt ans, quelques livres sterling et cinq carnets de voyage en poche, bien décidé à éviter les pyramides, la croisière sur le Nil et autres classiques du voyage en Orient. D'Alexandrie à Assouan en auto-stop, de l'oasis de Siwa aux bidonvilles du Caire, une fascinante plongée dans l'envers du décor, où notre apprenti écrivain voyageur va multiplier les rencontres inhabituelles : à quinze mètres du sphinx, un vendeur de Toyota dont le coeur balance entre trois épouses, le prophète Mahomet et sa collection de Mercedes, un inquiétant pilote de felouque au coeur brisé par une Française, des Bédouins accroc à CNN, des moines informaticiens en plein coeur du désert ... Autant de confrontations hilarantes, de scènes cocasses pour les errances d'un Américain en terre musulmane. Entre récit et mémoire, - une irrésistible chronique de voyage servie par l'oeil et la plume aiguisés du reporter, pour un futur classique, dans la lignée de Paul Theroux et Bruce Chatwin. Récit de voyage
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Beyond the Pyramids?
This edition of Beyond the Pyramids has approximately 386 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 Beyond the Pyramids?
For most readers, Beyond the Pyramids typically takes between 8h 3m and 5h 22m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,500 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 Beyond the Pyramids?
The estimated word count for Beyond the Pyramids is approximately 96,500 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 Beyond the Pyramids?
Beyond the Pyramids was written by Douglas Kennedy.
When was Beyond the Pyramids published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011-07-28. The original work may have been published on a different date.