Enter the press-gang
Daniel James Ennis
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Enter the press-gang
Published
2002
Publisher
University of Delaware Press
Pages
219
ISBN-10
0874137551
Description
"Even as press-gangs roamed the London streets, eighteenth-century writers applauded, critiqued, and condemned the practice Pepys called "a great tyranny" - the means of naval recruitment by which Britain simultaneously manned her fleets and oppressed her citizens.". "This book centers on literature produced in "moments of crisis" - times when Britain faced a military challenge and thus needed her Navy most. When the French gained the upper hand early in the Seven Years' War, David Garrick was moved to write "To honour we call you, not press you like slaves, / For who are so free as we sons of the waves?" This characterization of the press as benign was common in the theater, even as sailors brawled with press-gangs on London Bridge. At the same time, novelists bitterly attacked impressment policy, showing how the press weighs most heavily on the poor."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Enter the press-gang?
This edition of Enter the press-gang has approximately 219 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Enter the press-gang?
For most readers, Enter the press-gang typically takes between 4h 34m and 3h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 39m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Enter the press-gang?
The estimated word count for Enter the press-gang is approximately 54,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Enter the press-gang?
Enter the press-gang was written by Daniel James Ennis.
When was Enter the press-gang published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.