How Long to Read The Confessions of a Beachcomber

How Long Does it Take to Read The Confessions of a Beachcomber?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 16 minutes to read The Confessions of a Beachcomber by E. J. Banfield

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

Description

"No better, more human, more finely descriptive, or more enticing books have ever been written by an Australian of Australia..." -- The Sydney Mail*******"This is a wholly exceptional book . . . which has been lived, and there are not over many books like that." -- The Daily Chronicle*****America had Henry David Thoreau, James Audubon, John Burroughs, and John Muir. Australia had E.J. Banfield, the beloved Beachcomber of Dunk Island. Join Banfield as he describes his escape from hectic civilization to the simpler pleasures of a tropical paradise. A physical wreck, Banfield literally crawled onto the beach in Brammo Bay from the ship's launch that brought him to the island where he would spend the remainder of his life and would find renewed health and interest in life.A disciple of Thoreau, Banfield became a champion of species preservation, and using his pen as his sword, he eventually persuaded the Australian government to set aside Dunk Island as a protected area for wild birds of all species.During his life on the island, Banfield became a keen observer of the nature around him, and while he argues his amateur approach to the study of nature, his catalog of the island's life provides an intriguing and comprehensive look at what it means to live free on a tropical island.For modern readers, Banfield's observations remind us of an intriguing, complex, interesting, and intensely enjoyable world beyond the television screen and computer monitor.

How long is The Confessions of a Beachcomber?

The Confessions of a Beachcomber by E. J. Banfield is 426 pages long, and a total of 109,056 words.

This makes it 144% the length of the average book. It also has 133% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Confessions of a Beachcomber Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 55 minutes to read The Confessions of a Beachcomber aloud.

What Reading Level is The Confessions of a Beachcomber?

The Confessions of a Beachcomber 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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