How Long to Read Nelson's Lost Jewel

How Long Does it Take to Read Nelson's Lost Jewel?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 6 minutes to read Nelson's Lost Jewel by Martyn Downer

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

Description

Admiral Lord Nelson's diamond Chelengk is one of the most famous and iconic jewels in British history. Presented to Nelson by the Sultan Selim III of Turkey after the Battle of the Nile in 1798, the jewel had thirteen diamond rays to represent the French ships captured or destroyed at the action. A central diamond star on the jewel was powered by clockwork to rotate in wear. Nelson wore the Chelengk on his hat like a turban jewel, sparking a fashion craze for similar jewels in England. The jewel became his trademark to be endlessly copied in portraits and busts to this day. After Trafalgar, the Chelengk was inherited by Nelson's family and worn at the Court of Queen Victoria. Sold at auction in 1895 it eventually found its way to the newly opened National Maritime Museum in Greenwich where it was a star exhibit. In 1951 the jewel was stolen in a daring raid by an infamous cat-burglar and lost forever. For the first time, Martyn Downer tells the extraordinary true story of the Chelengk: from its gift to Nelson by the Sultan of Turkey to its tragic post-war theft, charting the jewel's journey through history and forging sparkling new and intimate portraits of Nelson, of his friends and rivals, and of the woman he loved.

How long is Nelson's Lost Jewel?

Nelson's Lost Jewel by Martyn Downer is 357 pages long, and a total of 91,749 words.

This makes it 120% the length of the average book. It also has 112% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Nelson's Lost Jewel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 21 minutes to read Nelson's Lost Jewel aloud.

What Reading Level is Nelson's Lost Jewel?

Nelson's Lost Jewel 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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