How Long to Read Alexander Dalrymple and the Expansion of British Trade

How Long Does it Take to Read Alexander Dalrymple and the Expansion of British Trade?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 30 minutes to read Alexander Dalrymple and the Expansion of British Trade by Howard T. Fry

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

Description

Alexander Dalrymple was once described as the man who, after Hakluyt, had done most for the spread of Britain’s commerce. In this important new work, Dr. Fry discusses Dalrymple’s extensive contribution to knowledge about New Guinea and his pioneer attempt to establish a free port on Balambangan, and shows that his interest in the possibility of a North-West Passage and his influence in government circles were to be a major factor in bringing about Vancouver’s survey. Dalrymple’s research and theories about the great Southern Continent led to his appointment by the Royal Society as commander of the 1768 expedition, and though the Admiralty countermanded this decision and appointed instead Captain Cook, Dalrymple’s geographical researches were the motivating force behind the initiation of the search for Terra Australis. Dr. Fry throws interesting new light on Dalrymple’s relations with Cook, which, he argues, have been consistently misrepresented. Dalrymple became an expert navigator and surveyor during his years as captain of East India snows, and he became in turn hydrographer of the East India Company and the Admiralty. His work in this field revolutionised chart-making and was a contribution of incalculable value to Britain’s maritime supremacy in the nineteenth century. This classic book was first published in 1970.

How long is Alexander Dalrymple and the Expansion of British Trade?

Alexander Dalrymple and the Expansion of British Trade by Howard T. Fry is 384 pages long, and a total of 97,536 words.

This makes it 130% the length of the average book. It also has 119% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Alexander Dalrymple and the Expansion of British Trade Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 52 minutes to read Alexander Dalrymple and the Expansion of British Trade aloud.

What Reading Level is Alexander Dalrymple and the Expansion of British Trade?

Alexander Dalrymple and the Expansion of British Trade 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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