How Long to Read Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty, 1756–1822

How Long Does it Take to Read Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty, 1756–1822?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty, 1756–1822 by John D. Grainger

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Description

Samuel Auchmuty was born in New York in 1756. During the American Revolution his remained loyal to King George and he joined the British 45th Foot in 1777. After the war he remained in British service, campaigned in many parts of the world and rose through the ranks. Despite a varied and distinguished career he has not received the attention he warrants, neither as a Loyalist from New York, nor as a successful British soldier.Auchmuty served in India through the Second and Third Mysore Wars, the Rohilla War and a serious mutiny. In 1798 Auchmuty was adjutant-general of the successful Red Sea campaign against French forces in Egypt. Returning to Britain in 1803 he commanded the defences in Thanet, East Kent, at the height of the French invasion threat. He was the only British commander to emerge from the River Plate campaign with credit, capturing Montevideo in 1807. In 1811 he commanded the land forces that captured Java from Franco-Dutch control. He ended his life as Commander-in-Chief, Ireland. John Grainger examines his part in events which shaped world history.

How long is Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty, 1756–1822?

Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty, 1756–1822 by John D. Grainger is 342 pages long, and a total of 86,184 words.

This makes it 115% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty, 1756–1822 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty, 1756–1822 aloud.

What Reading Level is Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty, 1756–1822?

Lieutenant General Sir Samuel Auchmuty, 1756–1822 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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