How Long to Read Admiral De Grasse and American Independence

How Long Does it Take to Read Admiral De Grasse and American Independence?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read Admiral De Grasse and American Independence by Charles Lee Lewis

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

Description

The average American knows little or nothing of the great service rendered by Admiral de Grasse, a French admiral, to the cause of American independence in the battle off Cape Henry in 1781. The battle off Cape Henry had ultimate effects more important than those of Waterloo. De Grasse’s action entailed upon the British the final loss of the thirteen colonies in America. This biography by Charles Lee Lewis places this supremely important naval battle off the Virginia Capes in its proper historical perspective, and gives de Grasse the full credit for rendering the aid which made possible the capture of Cornwallis at Yorktown. Washington fully recognized this aid, when he wrote to de Grasse following the surrender of Cornwallis and expressed his gratitude “in the name of America for the glorious event for which she is indebted to you.” Without de Grasse’s victory all the military efforts on land made by Rochambeau, Lafayette, and Washington would have been in vain. The battle off Cape Henry was only one of numerous battles fought by this dashing Gallic sea captain. Over fifty years of his long life, 1722-1788, were spent in the service of Louis XV and Louis XVI, in the Mediterranean, in India, on the North American coast, and in the West Indies. He fought in all the wars of his day, the War of the Austrian Succession, the Seven Years’ War, and the War of the American Revolution which developed into a general European struggle.

How long is Admiral De Grasse and American Independence?

Admiral De Grasse and American Independence by Charles Lee Lewis is 244 pages long, and a total of 61,976 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Admiral De Grasse and American Independence Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read Admiral De Grasse and American Independence aloud.

What Reading Level is Admiral De Grasse and American Independence?

Admiral De Grasse and American Independence is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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