Oyster
Drew Smith
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Oyster
by Drew Smith
Published
Oct 06, 2015
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9781419719226
ISBN-10
141971922X
Description
"Oysters are older than us, older than grass. They have been present at every turn of human history back to the Neolithic. They have inspired writers, painters and cooks, sustained whole communities, and fashioned legend and history. Their pearls funded empires and created slavery. The evidence oysters leave behind suggests there was a seafaring empire along the coast of Western Europe long before the Romans, and that the world was perhaps colonised not from west to east but from south to north. We were not cavemen at all, but covemen, exploring along the coastlines, because oysters were a sign of a safe and healthy marine economy. Oysters have played an intriguing part in the evolution of the world both as one of the healthiest foods we can eat and also with their perennial reputation as aphrodisiacs. Drew Smith takes us on a fascinating journey from the dawn of time right up to the present day, exposing the scandal of what has happened to the oyster in the UK, showing how it has become a symbol for environmentalism in the USA and describing the hopes for aquaculture emanating from Japan and Korea."--Publisher's Description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Oyster?
This edition of Oyster has approximately 256 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 Oyster?
For most readers, Oyster typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 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 Oyster?
The estimated word count for Oyster is approximately 64,000 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 Oyster?
Oyster was written by Drew Smith.
When was Oyster published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Oct 06, 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.