Ghost Train to the Eastern Star
Paul Theroux
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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star
by Paul Theroux, Recorded Books
Published
Apr 07, 2008
Publisher
Hamish Hamilton
Pages
480
ISBN-13
9780241142547
ISBN-10
0241142547
Description
In Ghost Train to the Eastern Star, Theroux recreates an epic journey he took thirty years ago, a giant loop by train (mostly) through Eastern Europe, Turkey, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, China, Japan, and Siberia. In short, he traverses all of Asia top to bottom, and end to end. In the three decades since he first travelled this route, Asia has undergone phenomenal change. The Soviet Union has collapsed, China has risen, India booms, Burma slowly smothers, and Vietnam prospers despite the havoc unleashed upon it the last time Theroux passed through. He witnesses all this and more in a 25,000 mile journey, travelling as the locals do, by train, car, bus, and foot, providing his penetrating observations on the changes these countries have undergone.--From publisher description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ghost Train to the Eastern Star?
This edition of Ghost Train to the Eastern Star has approximately 480 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 Ghost Train to the Eastern Star?
For most readers, Ghost Train to the Eastern Star typically takes between 10h 0m and 6h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 120,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 120,000 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 Ghost Train to the Eastern Star?
The estimated word count for Ghost Train to the Eastern Star is approximately 120,000 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 Ghost Train to the Eastern Star?
Ghost Train to the Eastern Star was written by Paul Theroux, Recorded Books.
When was Ghost Train to the Eastern Star published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Apr 07, 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.