How Long to Read Recollections and Anecdotes; being a second series of Reminiscences of the Camp, the Court, and the Clubs.

How Long Does it Take to Read Recollections and Anecdotes; being a second series of Reminiscences of the Camp, the Court, and the Clubs.?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 13 minutes to read Recollections and Anecdotes; being a second series of Reminiscences of the Camp, the Court, and the Clubs. by Captain Rees Howell Gronow

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Description

Captain Gronow, joined the Grenadier guards as a young subaltern in 1812, having completed his studies at Eton and was widely know in England and the Continent thereafter as a raconteur and a fine pistol shot. His “Reminiscences” span four volumes in their original edition, an edited version was produced around the turn of the 19th century, having varied titles but following a stream of collected anecdotes set in distinct eras. These memoirs have achieved a high degree of fame and are justly accorded much historical respect, especially in those incidents where Gronow was personally present to record the words and deeds of those around him. Although admitted to the highest society, Gronow is far from being a snob and his works bear the stamp of a high degree of moral probity, they could not be described as the handiwork of a gossip. In this the second volume, there is a more diverse range in the anecdotes, rather than focussing in on a particular period of his life, Gronow’s work is roughly divided into two parts; the first is more of eye-witness account the 1815 campaign and particularly the battle of Waterloo. He is critical of what has been published by some of the French historians who wrote somewhat biased views, and indeed what was reported as Napoleon’s view of the battle. The second part focuses on the Court and the Clubs, with further tales of famous figures of the era, their vices and their stories. The great and the good of the period appear in thumb sketches and anecdotes; men such as The Duke of Wellington, Napoleon’s family including Madame Mére, Hortense, Jérome et al, Beau Brumell, The Prince Regent, General Ornano, Lord Byron, Shelley, the Duke of York, Alexandre Dumas, Balzac all feature. “Reading Gronow is like drinking champagne - effervescent and mildly addictive” Author - Captain Rees Howell Gronow - (1794–1865)

How long is Recollections and Anecdotes; being a second series of Reminiscences of the Camp, the Court, and the Clubs.?

Recollections and Anecdotes; being a second series of Reminiscences of the Camp, the Court, and the Clubs. by Captain Rees Howell Gronow is 129 pages long, and a total of 33,411 words.

This makes it 44% the length of the average book. It also has 41% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Recollections and Anecdotes; being a second series of Reminiscences of the Camp, the Court, and the Clubs. Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 2 minutes to read Recollections and Anecdotes; being a second series of Reminiscences of the Camp, the Court, and the Clubs. aloud.

What Reading Level is Recollections and Anecdotes; being a second series of Reminiscences of the Camp, the Court, and the Clubs.?

Recollections and Anecdotes; being a second series of Reminiscences of the Camp, the Court, and the Clubs. is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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