Hottentot Venus
Barbara Chase-Riboud
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at 250 WPM5h 36m
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Hottentot Venus
Published
November 9, 2004
Publisher
Anchor
Pages
336
ISBN-13
9781400032082
ISBN-10
1400032083
Description
"Born in the colony of Good Hope, South Africa, in 1789, Sarah Baartman was taken to London at the age of twenty by an English surgeon, who promised her fame and fortune. Dubbed the ₃Hottentot Venus,₄ she was paraded naked in Piccadilly in a freak-show exhibition and subjected to the unabashed stares and crude comments of the British public, which resulted in a sensational trial for her custody by British abolitionists."--cover.
Subjects
Twelve years a slave
Long Walk to Freedom
Cry, the Beloved Country
Mawsim al-hijrah ilá al-shamāl
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Hottentot Venus?
This edition of Hottentot Venus has approximately 336 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 Hottentot Venus?
For most readers, Hottentot Venus typically takes between 7h 0m and 4h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,000 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 Hottentot Venus?
The estimated word count for Hottentot Venus is approximately 84,000 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 Hottentot Venus?
Hottentot Venus was written by Barbara Chase-Riboud.
When was Hottentot Venus published?
The publication date for this specific edition is November 9, 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.