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The American clipper ship, 1845-1920 : a comprehensive history, with a listing of builders and their ships / Glenn A. Knoblock.
| Author/creator | Knoblock, Glenn A. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014] |
| Description | viii, 367 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The history of the clipper -- Westward Ho: the coming of the clipper -- Challenge: the design of a clipper ship -- Young Mechanic: the building of a clipper ship -- Architect: the clipper ship builders -- Intrepid: clipper ship commanders, crew and passengers -- Wild Rover: clipper ship voyages and trade -- Titan: clipper ship owners and agents -- Sweepstakes: fast passages and record setting voyages -- Hurricane: shipwrecks and other noteworthy clipper events -- Twilight: the end of the American clipper ship era -- Clipper builders and their ships by state. |
| Abstract | "This work offers a new and comprehensive account of the fastest and most beautiful sailing ships ever built. It explores the quest for speed on the seas from the early 1800s through the fast-paced times of the 1850s. Their builders in East Coast states from Maine to Florida are discussed in detail "-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-358) and index. |
| LCCN | 2013042895 |
| ISBN | 9780786471126 (illustrated case bound : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786471123 (illustrated case bound : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | VK23 .K57 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |