Country driving
Peter Hessler
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Country driving
Published
2011
Publisher
Cannogate
Pages
550
ISBN-13
9781847674371
Description
In this penetrating narrative account, Hessler investigates China's lurch into modernity as he survives the advent of the nation's uniquely terrifying car culture, probes the transformation of village life, and explores China's frantic industrialization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Country driving?
This edition of Country driving has approximately 550 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 Country driving?
For most readers, Country driving typically takes between 11h 28m and 7h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 137,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 137,500 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 Country driving?
The estimated word count for Country driving is approximately 137,500 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 Country driving?
Country driving was written by Peter Hessler.
When was Country driving published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.