Rubble
Jeff Byles
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Rubble
by Jeff Byles
Published
2006
Publisher
Harmony Books
Pages
353
ISBN-10
140005057X
Description
Rubble is the first-ever biography of the wrecking trade, a riveting, character-filled narrative of how the black art of demolition grew to become a multibillion-dollar business, an extreme spectator sport, and a touchstone for what we value, what we disdain, who we were, and what we wish to become. In lively, colorful prose, Rubble rides the wrecking ball through key episodes in the world of demolition. Stretching over more than five hundred years of razing and toppling, this story looks back to London's Great Fire of 1666, where self-deputized wreckers artfully blew houses apart with barrels of gunpowder to halt the furious blaze, and spotlights the advent of dynamite -- courtesy of demolition's patron saint, Alfred Nobel -- that would later fuel epochal feats of unbuilding such as the implosion of the infamous Pruitt-Igloe housing complex in St. Louis. - Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rubble?
This edition of Rubble has approximately 353 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 Rubble?
For most readers, Rubble typically takes between 7h 21m and 4h 54m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,250 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 Rubble?
The estimated word count for Rubble is approximately 88,250 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 Rubble?
Rubble was written by Jeff Byles.
When was Rubble published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.