Tierra del Fuego
Sylvia Iparraguirre
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at 250 WPM3h 35m
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Tierra del Fuego
Published
2000
Publisher
Editorial El Ateneo
Pages
215
ISBN-10
9500286149
Description
"Tierra del Fuego is a suspenseful seafaring tale in the tradition of Horatio Hornblower, enriched by a chilling psychological and cultural tale that probes deeply into human nature - one reminiscent of Heart of Darkness or Lord of the Flies. It is based on the true story of the Yamana Indian, Jemmy Button, parts of which are recorded in Chapter 10 of Charles Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle. This novel explores Captain Robert Fitzroy's abduction of Jemmy Button from his home in Cape Horn and Fitzroy's attempt to "civilize" Button in England in order to return him to his country as a bearer of "enlightened society." The experiment leads to tragic consequences. Tierra del Fuego deals with European arrogance and exploitation without resorting to the cliche of the "Noble Savage."". "The tale is told from the point of view of John William Guevera, an "outsider" with an English father and Argentinean mother. Guevera, living between those two worlds, is one of the few characters in the novel who can foresee the tragic consequences of the "experiment" and who can best understand Jemmy Button and the political machinery behind the curtain of "civilized society.""--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Tierra del Fuego?
This edition of Tierra del Fuego has approximately 215 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 Tierra del Fuego?
For most readers, Tierra del Fuego typically takes between 4h 29m and 2h 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 53,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 53,750 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 Tierra del Fuego?
The estimated word count for Tierra del Fuego is approximately 53,750 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 Tierra del Fuego?
Tierra del Fuego was written by Sylvia Iparraguirre.
When was Tierra del Fuego published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.