Overview
About this book
The History of the Indian Revolt and of the Expeditions to Persia, China and Japan, 1856-7-8 by George Dodd is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858; Japan -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain; Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Japan. Linden organizes its 74 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B2–C1.
- First published
- Unknown year
- Language
- English
- Copyright status
- Public domain
- Source edition
- Project Gutenberg ebook #53360
English level
B2–C1 · Deep reading
The History of the Indian Revolt and of the Expeditions to Persia, China and Japan, 1856-7-8 is calibrated from 36,153 sampled words across 74 chapters: sentences average 35.4 words, 58.6% exceed 24 words and 11.1% of words are nine letters or longer.
Explore the B2–C1 level →Sentence rhythm
What the prose asks
Extended sentences averaging 35.4 words, with 34.1% reaching 40 words or more
Vocabulary
What may slow you down
11.1% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter
Reading rhythm
Long-form project
Many short stopping points support flexible sessions. About 103 calm 30-minute sessions.
Suggested approach
Read with momentum
Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on voice, structure and recurring images
Best starting point
Begin with chapter one
The full text is ready with speech, lookup and saved progress.
CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.
Table of contents
74 chapters
- 01Opening material4 min
- 02CHAPTER I.2 min
- 03CHAPTER XII.2 min
- 04CHAPTER XXIII.2 min
- 05CHAPTER XXXIII.58 min
- 06CHAPTER I. · Part 133 min
- 07CHAPTER I. · Part 233 min
- 08CHAPTER II.63 min
- 09CHAPTER III.42 min
- 10CHAPTER IV.38 min
- 11CHAPTER V.48 min
- 12CHAPTER VI.58 min
- 13CHAPTER VII. · Part 148 min
- 14CHAPTER VII. · Part 247 min
- 15CHAPTER VIII. · Part 153 min
- 16CHAPTER VIII. · Part 254 min
- 17CHAPTER IX. · Part 134 min
- 18CHAPTER IX. · Part 233 min
- 19CHAPTER X.54 min
- 20CHAPTER XI.63 min
- 21CHAPTER XII. · Part 140 min
- 22CHAPTER XII. · Part 238 min
- 23CHAPTER XIII. · Part 144 min
- 24CHAPTER XIII. · Part 234 min
- 25CHAPTER XIV.63 min
- 26Chapter iv., pp. 63-65.2 min
- 27CHAPTER XV. · Part 132 min
- 28CHAPTER XV. · Part 232 min
- 29Chapter ix., pp. 159-161.3 min
- 30CHAPTER XVI.53 min
- 31CHAPTER XVII. · Part 137 min
- 32CHAPTER XVII. · Part 235 min
- 33Chapter xi., pp. 177-181.3 min
- 34Chapter vii., p. 111; chapter xi., pp. 181-189.45 min
- 35CHAPTER XVIII. · Part 242 min
- 36CHAPTER XIX. · Part 147 min
- 37CHAPTER XIX. · Part 248 min
- 38CHAPTER XX. · Part 141 min
- 39CHAPTER XX. · Part 242 min
- 40CHAPTER XXI.62 min
- 41CHAPTER XXII.55 min
- 42CHAPTER XXIII. · Section 240 min
- 43CHAPTER XXIV.59 min
- 44CHAPTER XXV. · Part 136 min
- 45CHAPTER XXV. · Part 235 min
- 46CHAPTER XXVI. · Part 136 min
- 47CHAPTER XXVI. · Part 234 min
- 48CHAPTER XXVII.42 min
- 49C.3 min
- 50D.18 min
- 51I.11 min
- 52CHAPTER XXVIII. · Part 141 min
- 53CHAPTER XXVIII. · Part 242 min
- 54CHAPTER XXIX. · Part 147 min
- 55CHAPTER XXIX. · Part 245 min
- 56Chapter xii., p. 208.51 min
- 57CHAPTER XXXI. · Part 139 min
- 58CHAPTER XXXI. · Part 236 min
- 59Chapter xxviii., p. 469.2 min
- 60CHAPTER XXXII. · Part 147 min
- 61CHAPTER XXXII. · Part 249 min
- 62CHAPTER XXXIII. · Part 153 min
- 63CHAPTER XXXIII. · Part 251 min
- 64CHAPTER XXXIII. · Part 351 min
- 65CHAPTER XXXIII. · Part 452 min
- 66Chapter xiii., p. 211.48 min
- 67V. Concerning re-election of secretaries to House of Commons.2 min
- 68XIII. Annual salary of £1200 to each member.2 min
- 69XX. Secretary of State may divide the Council into committees.2 min
- 70XXXI. Special provision for civil service in India.2 min
- 71XXXVIII. The same in reference to any dismissal from service.2 min
- 72XLV. A stock account to be opened at Bank of England.2 min
- 73LVII. Future powers as to conditions of service.2 min
- 74LXVII. Treaties and covenants made by the Company to remain binding.46 min





