How Long to Read Journal of a Voyage Around the World

How Long Does it Take to Read Journal of a Voyage Around the World?

It takes the average reader 5 hours to read Journal of a Voyage Around the World by Thomas Worthington King

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

Description

In 1841 Thomas Worthington King accepted a position as supercargo on the Helena, a ship some have called "the first American clipper," as it was about to make its maiden voyage to China. Journal of a Voyage around the World recounts the travel of Thomas Worthington King on the Helena from 1841 to 1842. In full and well-written entries, King recounts the routines and surprises of life at sea, where storms and calms could be equally threatening, and the next day might bring a stop at St. Helena to see Napoleon's tomb or an encounter with pirates. King provides details often missing from histories that give a real sense of the period. In his description of Chile and Peru we learn about activities as diverse as cockfighting and courtship. We learn about produce and prisons, mints and monasteries, fruits and fashions. In his account of China, King vividly describes rivers so full of boats that one could "see no water--nothing but the large mat sales" and calm groves of "green lychee, or broad leaved & rustling plantain." Perhaps the most important subject of the diary is the diarist himself, whose talent and confidence develop on the pages of his record. Thomas Worthington King was born and raised in Chillicothe, Ohio, and was the grandson of two Ohio Senators: Rufus King and Thomas Worthington.

How long is Journal of a Voyage Around the World?

Journal of a Voyage Around the World by Thomas Worthington King is 300 pages long, and a total of 75,000 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 92% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Journal of a Voyage Around the World Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read Journal of a Voyage Around the World aloud.

What Reading Level is Journal of a Voyage Around the World?

Journal of a Voyage Around the World 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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