How Long to Read The Valiant Englishman

How Long Does it Take to Read The Valiant Englishman?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 40 minutes to read The Valiant Englishman by Andrew Manson

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

Description

The book has been described as "ground-breaking," the only comparable publication being that of the historian J. Agar-Hamilton's The Road to the North, published in 1937. This book describes the career of an English aristocrat, Christopher Bethell, who arrives in southern Africa in 1878 as the classic "remittance" man, despatched to the colonies to avoid a scandal at home. Bethell, an intelligence officer and later, a border agent, is the protagonist who facilitated the acquisition of arms for Montshiwa's Ratshidi-Barolong to resist the depredations of freebooters, mercenaries based mostly in the Transvaal. In his alliance with Kgosi Montshiwa Tawana, Bethell identifies with Kgosi Montshiwa's struggle to maintain political independence and economic security. The alliance was further cemented by Bethell's marriage to a Morolong woman Tepo Boapile--an unusual occurrence in nineteenth century southern Africa. Surrounded by aggressive freebooters from across their eastern border with the Transvaal and the ambiguous forces of colonial advancement from the Cape colony and Britain, Montshiwa and Bethell form an unlikely but enduring relationship aimed at safeguarding Rolong interests.

How long is The Valiant Englishman?

The Valiant Englishman by Andrew Manson is 100 pages long, and a total of 25,000 words.

This makes it 34% the length of the average book. It also has 31% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Valiant Englishman Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 16 minutes to read The Valiant Englishman aloud.

What Reading Level is The Valiant Englishman?

The Valiant Englishman is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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