The Whale
Philip Hoare
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at 250 WPM7h 44m
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The Whale
by Philip Hoare
Published
February 2, 2010
Publisher
Ecco
Pages
464
ISBN-13
9780061976216
ISBN-10
0061976210
Description
From his childhood fascination with the gigantic Natural History Museum model of a blue whale to his adult encounters with the living animals in the Atlantic Ocean, the acclaimed writer Philip Hoare has been obsessed with whales. Journeying through human and nat-ural history, The Whale is the result of his voyage of discovery into the heart of this obsession and the book that inspired it: Herman Melville's Moby-Dick.Taking us deep into their domain, Hoare shows us these mysterious creatures as they have never been seen before. Following in Ishmael's footsteps, he explores the troubled history of man and whale; visits the historic whaling locales of New Bedford, Nantucket, and the Azores; and traces the whale's cultural history from Jonah to Free Willy. Winner of the prestigious BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction, The Whale is an unforgettable and often moving attempt to explain why these strange and beautiful animals still exert such a powerful hold on our imagination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Whale?
This edition of The Whale has approximately 464 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 Whale?
For most readers, The Whale typically takes between 9h 40m and 6h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 116,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 116,000 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 Whale?
The estimated word count for The Whale is approximately 116,000 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 Whale?
The Whale was written by Philip Hoare.
When was The Whale published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 2, 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.