Finders, keepers
Rosamond Wolff Purcell
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Finders, keepers
Published
1992
Publisher
W.W.Norton
Pages
155
ISBN-10
0393030547
Description
Most of us collect things, but seldom have entire collections been preserved. A few that did survive have fallen, figuratively, into the clutches of two of America's most innovative minds: photographer Rosamond Wolff Purcell and paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould. What these collections say about the collectors, and about human beings in general, is the subject of this strangely beautiful and rich compendium. Here are Purcell's wonderfully exotic photographs of teeth and other human artifacts from the collection of Peter the Great; moles, pigs, and dogs from van Heurn's many boxes of perfectly preserved skins; and all manner of preserved life from Rothschild's Birds of Paradise to the fish of Agassiz. Here also is Gould at his best, delighting in the unusual and making connections to our own history and evolution that only the most fertile and whimsical mind could imagine - and that few will be able to resist. This is a book for those with a craving for beauty, knowledge, and a fascination with the unusual.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Finders, keepers?
This edition of Finders, keepers has approximately 155 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 Finders, keepers?
For most readers, Finders, keepers typically takes between 3h 14m and 2h 9m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 38,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 38,750 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 Finders, keepers?
The estimated word count for Finders, keepers is approximately 38,750 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 Finders, keepers?
Finders, keepers was written by Rosamond Wolff Purcell.
When was Finders, keepers published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.