How Long to Read The Diary of a Maritimer, 1816-1901

How Long Does it Take to Read The Diary of a Maritimer, 1816-1901?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 11 minutes to read The Diary of a Maritimer, 1816-1901 by Joseph Salter

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Description

This journal comprises the edited diaries of Canadian seafarer, Joseph Salter, arranged chronologically from 1839 through to 1899, chronicling the many voyages of his career. He took employment with John Leander Starr, a Halifax Merchant, between 1839 and 1841, then moved into ship owning and the purchase of the Moncton, New Brunswick shipyard in 1846. The mid-nineteenth century was a difficult time for shipping, and Salter declared bankruptcy in 1858. He continued to work in maritime industries but gradually moved toward landward business and politics, as shipping went into decline. The diaries provide a comprehensive view of the life of ship-owner, shipbuilder, ship's agent, and shipbroker during the age of sail. The diaries are introduced by editor Nancy Ross, great-granddaughter of Salter. Chapter 1 serves as Salter's introduction, Chapters 2 through 16 record his various voyages: to British Guiana; Jamaica; Sierra Leone; Grenada; and his maritime business dealings and later life. Interspersed with his diaries are collections of his letters and several of his renderings of ships and boats. Appendix 1 lists the vessels under his ownerships; Appendix 2 concerns patent applications; Appendix 3 details his genealogy; and Appendix 4 gives a history of the Moncton Shipyard in New Brunswick.

How long is The Diary of a Maritimer, 1816-1901?

The Diary of a Maritimer, 1816-1901 by Joseph Salter is 246 pages long, and a total of 62,976 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 77% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Diary of a Maritimer, 1816-1901 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 44 minutes to read The Diary of a Maritimer, 1816-1901 aloud.

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The Diary of a Maritimer, 1816-1901 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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