How Long to Read Harpoon at a Venture

How Long Does it Take to Read Harpoon at a Venture?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Harpoon at a Venture by Gavin Maxwell

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In this memoir, the Scottish naturalist and author of Ring of Bright Water recounts his post-World War II life as a shark fisherman in the Hebrides. A shark fishery based on the tiny Hebridean island of Soay was the beginning of Gavin Maxwell’s enduring love affair with the west coast of Scotland. This, his first book, tells the whole story—the challenge and drama of the shark hunt, the development of catching techniques and equipment, the men who worked with him, and some of the frustrations of starting a new enterprise in post-war Scotland. Every chapter is packed with action and anecdote....

How long is Harpoon at a Venture?

Harpoon at a Venture by Gavin Maxwell is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Harpoon at a Venture Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Harpoon at a Venture aloud.

What Reading Level is Harpoon at a Venture?

Harpoon at a Venture is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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