Farming the desert
Graeme Barker
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Farming the desert
Published
May 1996
Publisher
Unesco
Pages
414
ISBN-13
9789231032738
ISBN-10
9231032739
Subjects
The Human Past
The Vegetarian Myth
The first farmers
Naissance des divinités, naissance de l'agriculture
Domestication of plants in the old world
Foraging and farming
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Farming the desert?
This edition of Farming the desert has approximately 414 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 Farming the desert?
For most readers, Farming the desert typically takes between 8h 38m and 5h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 103,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 54m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 103,500 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 Farming the desert?
The estimated word count for Farming the desert is approximately 103,500 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 Farming the desert?
Farming the desert was written by Graeme Barker.
When was Farming the desert published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.