The Malay Archipelago
Alfred Russel Wallace
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at 250 WPM10h 38m
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The Malay Archipelago
Published
1885
Publisher
Harper & Brother
Pages
638
Description
CLASSIC TRAVEL WRITING. Of all the extraordinary Victorian travelogues, The Malay Archipelago has a fair claim to be the greatest - both as a beautiful, alarming, vivid and gripping account of some eight years' travel across the entire Malay world - from Singapore to the western edges of New Guinea - and as the record of a great mind. As Wallace, often under conditions of terrible hardship and sickness, battles through jungles, lives with headhunters, and collects beetles, butterflies and birds-of-paradise, he makes discoveries about the workings of biology that have shaped our view of the world ever since.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Malay Archipelago?
This edition of The Malay Archipelago has approximately 638 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 Malay Archipelago?
For most readers, The Malay Archipelago typically takes between 13h 18m and 8h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 159,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 159,500 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 Malay Archipelago?
The estimated word count for The Malay Archipelago is approximately 159,500 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 Malay Archipelago?
The Malay Archipelago was written by Alfred Russel Wallace.
When was The Malay Archipelago published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1885. The original work may have been published on a different date.