How Long to Read A Dictionary of Naval Slang

How Long Does it Take to Read A Dictionary of Naval Slang?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read A Dictionary of Naval Slang by Gerald O'Driscoll

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

Description

For centuries the sailors of the Royal Navy have been famous for their colourful language. Trapped aboard leaky ships and creaking vessels for months, sometimes years, on end, the crews developed a peculiar language all of their own. Veteran sailor Gerald O’Driscoll celebrated the Royal Navy's heydey and preserved its unique language in this hilarious and fascinating collection. Taking the reader from 'Acting green' all the way to 'Water-rat', A Dictionary of Naval Slang is a treasury of naval argot, jargon, lingo and cant, and a window on the lost world of living on the high seas. First...

How long is A Dictionary of Naval Slang?

A Dictionary of Naval Slang by Gerald O'Driscoll is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Dictionary of Naval Slang Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read A Dictionary of Naval Slang aloud.

What Reading Level is A Dictionary of Naval Slang?

A Dictionary of Naval Slang 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.

Where Can I Buy A Dictionary of Naval Slang?

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