The Gulf
Jack Emerson Davis
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The Gulf
Published
2017
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation
Pages
608
ISBN-13
9780871408679
Description
Significant beyond tragic oil spills and hurricanes, the Gulf has historically been one of the world's most bounteous marine environments, supporting human life for millennia. Based on the premise that nature lies at the center of human existence, Davis takes readers on a compelling and, at times, wrenching journey from the Florida Keys to the Texas Rio Grande, along marshy shorelines and majestic estuarine bays, both beautiful and life-giving, though fated to exploitation by esurient oil men and real-estate developers. Davis shares previously untold stories, parading a vast array of historical characters past our view: sports-fishermen, presidents, Hollywood executives, New England fishers, the Tabasco king, a Texas shrimper, and a New York architect who caught the "big one". Sensitive to the imminent effects of climate change, and to the difficult task of rectifying the assaults of recent centuries, this book suggests how a penetrating examination of a single region's history can inform the country's path ahead. --
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Gulf?
This edition of The Gulf has approximately 608 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 The Gulf?
For most readers, The Gulf typically takes between 12h 40m and 8h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 152,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 21 days • Estimated word count: 152,000 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 The Gulf?
The estimated word count for The Gulf is approximately 152,000 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 The Gulf?
The Gulf was written by Jack Emerson Davis.
When was The Gulf published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.