How Long to Read The Chinese War
By Lieutenant John Ouchterlony
How Long Does it Take to Read The Chinese War?
It takes the average reader 9 hours and 56 minutes to read The Chinese War by Lieutenant John Ouchterlony
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
An invaluable account of the first of the 19th century 'Opium Wars' between Britain and China for control of the debilitating and dangerous but highly profitable drugs trade. The author, an Indian Army officer of the Madras Engineers, witnessed many of the events he describes. The action moves from Hong Kong, to Canton, Shanghai and finally Nanking, where the outgunned Chinese are compelled to sign a treaty ending the conflict. The author is critical of the 'ignorance' and 'cruelty' of the Chinese character, but praises their courage and cultural artefacts - such as the Great Wall and Nanking's Porcelain Tower. In his account of the Chinese astonishment at such western technology as steam-ships and horse-drawn guns he reflects the reality of a vast but backward civilisation encountering the fruits of the industrial revolution it would one day enthusiastically emulate. Well-illustrated with 53 engravings from original drawings by the author, and six maps.
How long is The Chinese War?
The Chinese War by Lieutenant John Ouchterlony is 592 pages long, and a total of 149,184 words.
This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 182% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read The Chinese War Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 35 minutes to read The Chinese War aloud.
What Reading Level is The Chinese War?
The Chinese War is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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