How Long to Read Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong

By Jon Bursey

How Long Does it Take to Read Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 3 minutes to read Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong by Jon Bursey

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

Description

On 26 January 1841 the British took possession of the island of Hong Kong. The Convention of Chuanbi was immediately repudiated by both the British and Chinese governments and their respective negotiators recalled. For the British this was Captain Charles Elliot, whose actions in China became mired in controversy for years to come.Who was Captain Elliot, and how did he find himself at the center of this debate? This book traces Elliot's career from his early life through his years in the Royal Navy before focusing on his role in the First Anglo-Chinese War and the founding of what became the...

How long is Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong?

Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong by Jon Bursey is 296 pages long, and a total of 75,776 words.

This makes it 100% the length of the average book. It also has 93% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 54 minutes to read Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong aloud.

What Reading Level is Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong?

Captain Elliot and the Founding of Hong Kong 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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