How Long to Read Fort Dundas

How Long Does it Take to Read Fort Dundas?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read Fort Dundas by Derek Pugh

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

Description

Fort Dundas was the first outpost of Europeans in Australia's north. It was a British fortification manned by soldiers, marines and convicts, and built by them on remote Melville Island in 1824. It lasted until February, 1829, when it was abandoned and left to the termites. The fort's purpose was twofold. Firstly, it was a physical demonstration of Britain's claim to the New Holland continent as far as longitude 129E, which excluded the Dutch and the French from starting similar colonies, and it was the first of a series of fortified locations around the coast. Secondly, it was promoted as...

How long is Fort Dundas?

Fort Dundas by Derek Pugh is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Fort Dundas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read Fort Dundas aloud.

What Reading Level is Fort Dundas?

Fort Dundas 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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