How Long to Read Pearl-Shellers Of Torres Strait

How Long Does it Take to Read Pearl-Shellers Of Torres Strait?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 54 minutes to read Pearl-Shellers Of Torres Strait by Regina Ganter

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

Description

In an ethnically stratified work force, Japanese, South Sea Islander, Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal divers brought up from the sea floor the shell that produced mother-of-pearl, and sometimes pearls. Many men died at this dangerous work. This was an industry that could have given the indigenous peoples of Torres Strait an occupation that preserved their identity and independence. Yet in spite of a co-operative lugger scheme that operated fairly successfully in the early twentieth century, a real independence was not achieved. And a resource that could have been conserved by small-scale indigenous harvesting was depleted time and again by the colonial practices of resource-raiding and mass extraction. Regina Ganter charts the progress of pearl-shelling from its heyday through its several crises resulting from overfishing to its present cautious management. The book is greatly enhanced by the oral testimony of divers and boat-owners.

How long is Pearl-Shellers Of Torres Strait?

Pearl-Shellers Of Torres Strait by Regina Ganter is 292 pages long, and a total of 73,584 words.

This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 90% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pearl-Shellers Of Torres Strait Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 42 minutes to read Pearl-Shellers Of Torres Strait aloud.

What Reading Level is Pearl-Shellers Of Torres Strait?

Pearl-Shellers Of Torres Strait 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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