How Long to Read The Capture of Louisbourg, 1758

How Long Does it Take to Read The Capture of Louisbourg, 1758?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 1 minute to read The Capture of Louisbourg, 1758 by Hugh Boscawen

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

Description

Louisbourg, France's impressive fortress on Cape Breton Island's foggy Atlantic coast, dominated access to the St. Lawrence and colonial New France for forty years in the mid-eighteenth century. In 1755, Great Britain and France stumbled into the French and Indian War, part of what (to Europe) became the Seven Years' War—only for British forces to suffer successive defeats. In 1758, Britain and France, as well as Indian nations caught in the rivalry, fought for high stakes: the future of colonial America. Hugh Boscawen describes how Britain's war minister William Pitt launched four fleets in a coordinated campaign to prevent France from reinforcing Louisbourg. As the author shows, the Royal Navy outfought its opponents before General Jeffery Amherst and Brigadier James Wolfe successfully led 14,000 British regulars, including American-born redcoats, rangers, and carpenters, in a hard-fought assault landing. Together they besieged the fortress, which surrendered after forty-nine days. The victory marked a turning point in British fortunes and precipitated the end of French rule in North America. Boscawen, an experienced soldier and sailor, and a direct descendant of Admiral the Hon. Edward Boscawen, who commanded the Royal Navy fleet at Louisbourg, examines the pivotal 1758 Louisbourg campaign from both the British and French perspectives. Drawing on myriad primary sources, including previously unpublished correspondence, Boscawen also answers the question "What did the soldiers and sailors who fought there do all day?" The result is the most comprehensive history of this strategically important campaign ever written.

How long is The Capture of Louisbourg, 1758?

The Capture of Louisbourg, 1758 by Hugh Boscawen is 408 pages long, and a total of 105,264 words.

This makes it 138% the length of the average book. It also has 129% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Capture of Louisbourg, 1758 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 35 minutes to read The Capture of Louisbourg, 1758 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Capture of Louisbourg, 1758?

The Capture of Louisbourg, 1758 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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