Washed Up

Skye Moody

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3h 2m

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Washed Up

by Skye Moody, Skye Kathleen Moody

2006

MJF Books

182

9781567319804

1567319807

Description

Churned up from the ocean depths by a storm or lobbed into the waves by a human hand, a motley stew of trash and treasure has floated to shore across time and countless miles, and has influenced our lives in innumerable ways. Join author and "flotsamist" Skye Moody as she uncorks the origins of things the tide brought in. Societies the world over have fashioned pigments and dyes, jewelry, medicine, cosmetics, talismans, houses, and entire religions from what they found on the beach. Missives in bottles were once the preferred communication method of the British Naval Intelligence. Yet the postindustrial age has seen no decline in the sea's bounty. Dig deeper to learn why hardened whale spittle amplifies the human sex drive and has been valued as highly as gold. And lastly, explore the darker side of flotsam and jetsam: the syringes and other medical waste poisoning our waters and marking an era of global pollution and biological warfare.--From publisher description.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Washed Up?

This edition of Washed Up has approximately 182 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 Washed Up?

For most readers, Washed Up typically takes between 3h 48m and 2h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 45,500 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 45,500 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 Washed Up?

The estimated word count for Washed Up is approximately 45,500 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 Washed Up?

Washed Up was written by Skye Moody, Skye Kathleen Moody.

When was Washed Up published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.