How Long to Read A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy

How Long Does it Take to Read A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 32 minutes to read A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy by P. Kevin MacKeown

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

Description

Many words have been used to describe John Pope Hennessy, the former governor of Hong Kong. “Controversial” is perhaps the briefest way to outline his character. Yet we may be guilty of ascribing modern ideas to our understanding of characters of the past. An Irish Catholic raised during the age of empire and rising nationalism, a devout Tory and Disraeli follower, a believer in both the benefits of empire and a patron of local talent in his postings, it is easy to view Pope Hennessy as a man of contradictions. This volume traces Pope Hennessy’s history from his early beginnings in famine...

How long is A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy?

A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy by P. Kevin MacKeown is 504 pages long, and a total of 128,016 words.

This makes it 170% the length of the average book. It also has 156% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 39 minutes to read A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy aloud.

What Reading Level is A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy?

A Stormy Petrel: The Life and Times of John Pope Hennessy 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.

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