How Long to Read Sir Edmund Head

How Long Does it Take to Read Sir Edmund Head?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Sir Edmund Head by Donald Gordon Grady Kerr

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

Description

A century ago, in 1854, Sir Edmund Head became governor general of Canada. His earlier career as Oxford don, chief Poor Law commissioner during the "hungry forties," and lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick, had prepared him to succeed Lord Elgin in this senior post in the British colonial service. Combining the outlook and training of a scholar with a long administrative experience in difficult posts, Head had a clear insight into British North American problems, and was able to guide British and Canadian politicians toward their solution in the creation of the new Dominion of Canada. Later, as Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, he carried negotiations for the transfer of the Company's territories to the verge of conclusion before his sudden death in 1868. Neglected until recently by Canadian historians, the significance of the work of one of Britain's greatest colonial administrators is only now beginning to be appreciated. Professor Kerr's biography creates a lively and convincing picture of Head and colonial life at a critical period. Based on careful research among the public documents of the period, and making use as well of Head's private letters to close friends in England and North America, it is the first full-scale treatment available of this philosophic and capable governor whose influence on Canadian national development was so important.

How long is Sir Edmund Head?

Sir Edmund Head by Donald Gordon Grady Kerr is 272 pages long, and a total of 68,544 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Sir Edmund Head Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Sir Edmund Head aloud.

What Reading Level is Sir Edmund Head?

Sir Edmund Head is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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