The tangled bank
Stanley Edgar Hyman
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The tangled bank
Published
1974
Publisher
Atheneum
Pages
492
Darwiniana
One long argument
The Darwinian revolution
Charles Darwin, "a man of enlarged curiosity"
Darwin and the Beagle
Charles Darwin's notebooks, 1836-1844
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The tangled bank?
This edition of The tangled bank has approximately 492 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 tangled bank?
For most readers, The tangled bank typically takes between 10h 15m and 6h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 123,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 123,000 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 tangled bank?
The estimated word count for The tangled bank is approximately 123,000 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 tangled bank?
The tangled bank was written by Stanley Edgar Hyman.
When was The tangled bank published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1974. The original work may have been published on a different date.