Far Country
Nevil Shute
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Far Country
by Nevil Shute
Published
1952
Publisher
W. Heinemann
Pages
333
Description
When a young Englishwoman named Jennifer Morton leaves London to visit relatives on their sheep ranch in the Australian outback, she falls in love both with the gloriously beautiful country and with Carl, a Czech refugee who was a doctor in his own land and now works as a lumberjack. They are brought together through dramatic encounters and strange twists of fate, but their relationship hangs in the balance when Jennifer is called back to England.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Far Country?
This edition of Far Country has approximately 333 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 Far Country?
For most readers, Far Country typically takes between 6h 56m and 4h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 83,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 33m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 83,250 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 Far Country?
The estimated word count for Far Country is approximately 83,250 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 Far Country?
Far Country was written by Nevil Shute.
When was Far Country published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1952. The original work may have been published on a different date.