On shifting sands
Kirsten Holst Petersen
Reading Time
at 250 WPM3 hours
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3 hours to read On shifting sands.
Personalise your estimate by entering your reading speed below
Test my reading speedEnter speed in words per minute
6
days at 30 min/day
180
total minutes
On shifting sands
by Kirsten Holst Petersen, Anna Rutherford
Published
December 31, 1992
Publisher
Justified Press,South Africa
Pages
180
ISBN-13
9781871049473
ISBN-10
1871049474
Subjects
Cry, the Beloved Country
Freedom Road
National character in South African English children's literature
South African Prose Writing in English
Perspectives on South African English literature
English alive, 1967-87
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in On shifting sands?
This edition of On shifting sands has approximately 180 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 On shifting sands?
For most readers, On shifting sands typically takes between 3h 45m and 2h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 45,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 45,000 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 On shifting sands?
The estimated word count for On shifting sands is approximately 45,000 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 On shifting sands?
On shifting sands was written by Kirsten Holst Petersen, Anna Rutherford.
When was On shifting sands published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 31, 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.