How Long to Read Terra Nullius

How Long Does it Take to Read Terra Nullius?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 20 minutes to read Terra Nullius by Margaret Visciglio

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

Description

Terra nullius means 'empty land'. It is the title of the first story in this collection, which is related by Hugh Foulkes, bullock driver to Captain Charles Sturt, as the men of the expedition wait at Depot Glen for Sturt's return from his final push in search of the mythical inland sea. To the early explorers, the land appears empty and they try to ignore the presence of the indigenous people who inhabit the vast plains through which they pass. The explorers and colonists believe the land is theirs for the taking. Subsequent stories in the collection illustrate how Australia was populated by migrants from many places, their reactions to their new home and the blending of their diverse cultures. There are stories that celebrate migrants of British background, of Greek and Italian and Chinese origins. And the last story tells the story of a refugee family that is as pertinent today as it was in 1956, the year in which it is set. Many of these stories have won awards or been published in anthologies. They represent a body of work that has grown over many years. Margaret Visciglio is best known for her debut novel The Blue Roses of Orroroo, which won both the Three Day Novel Race at Salisbury in 2007 and the South Australian People's Choice Award in 2013. She has also written a young adult novel, On the Edge, but the short story was her first love. The short story, Margaret believes, is excellent discipline for a writer as one has to concentrate plot, characterisation and setting into a very small space. Although the novel gives one time to expand on themes, the short story must be succinct. Every word counts. Margaret Visciglio is currently engaged in writing Only Two Letters in Orroroo, the much-awaited sequel to The Blue Roses of Orroroo.

How long is Terra Nullius?

Terra Nullius by Margaret Visciglio is 78 pages long, and a total of 20,124 words.

This makes it 26% the length of the average book. It also has 25% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Terra Nullius Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 49 minutes to read Terra Nullius aloud.

What Reading Level is Terra Nullius?

Terra Nullius is suitable for students ages 10 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.

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