How Long to Read Eight Bells and Top Masts

How Long Does it Take to Read Eight Bells and Top Masts?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 14 minutes to read Eight Bells and Top Masts by Christopher Lee

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

Description

The late 1950s, twilight years of the British Empire, saw the end of the era of the 'tramp steamer' - coal-burning merchant ships that 'tramped' from port to port in the days before bulk carriers, hunting for any cargo that needed hauling to any place. In this marvelous memoir Christopher Lee offers the diaries of a 'Lad' much like himself who, at the age of 17, took his first job aboard the tramp ship Empire Heywood. Over two years this Lad would get to travel through the Suez canal, into the Indian Ocean and across the Pacific - so acquiring a panoramic view of the fading empire - before...

How long is Eight Bells and Top Masts?

Eight Bells and Top Masts by Christopher Lee is 252 pages long, and a total of 63,504 words.

This makes it 85% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Eight Bells and Top Masts Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 47 minutes to read Eight Bells and Top Masts aloud.

What Reading Level is Eight Bells and Top Masts?

Eight Bells and Top Masts 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.

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