How long does it take to read The Barmy British Empire?
The Barmy British Empire by Terry Deary takes about 3 hours 31 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 3 hours 31 minutes
A weekend read
First published 2002. 192 pages, about 52,800 words. Written for children.
8 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 5 hours 52 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 3 hours 31 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 12 minutes |
The page count is the median across 6 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
A humorous account of life and social conditions in colonies throughout the British Empire. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
Subjects: British colonies, Colonies, History, Social aspects, Great britain, colonies
