Gumbo Life
Ken Wells
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Gumbo Life
by Ken Wells
Published
2024
Publisher
Carolina Wren Press
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9781958888384
Description
In this culinary memoir, Ken Wells delves into the history and culture of gumbo, a dish that reflects the diversity of the people who cooked it up: French aristocrats, West Africans in bondage, Cajun refugees, German settlers, Native Americans. Wells travels his native Louisiana to spend time with chefs cooking gumbo, at gumbo contests, at a gumbo factory, and at an iconic New Orleans restaurant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Gumbo Life?
This edition of Gumbo Life has approximately 288 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 Gumbo Life?
For most readers, Gumbo Life typically takes between 6h 0m and 4h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,000 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 Gumbo Life?
The estimated word count for Gumbo Life is approximately 72,000 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 Gumbo Life?
Gumbo Life was written by Ken Wells.
When was Gumbo Life published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2024. The original work may have been published on a different date.