Flying Cloud: The True Story Of America's Most Famous Clipper Ship And The Woman Who Guided Her

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Flying Cloud: The True Story of America's Most Famous Clipper Ship and the Woman who Guided Her

Flying Cloud is the riveting and thoroughly researched tale of a truly unforgettable sea voyage during the days of the California gold rush. In 1851, navigator Eleanor Creesy set sail on the maiden voyage of the clipper ship Flying Cloud, traveling from New York to San Francisco in only eighty-nine days. This swift passage set a world record that went unbroken for more than a century Upon arrival in San Francisco, Flying Cloud became an enduring symbol of a young nation's daring frontier spirit. Illustrated with original maps and charts as well as historical photographs, Shaw's compelling narrative captures the drama of this thrilling adventure.

Specifications of Flying Cloud: The True Story of America's Most Famous Clipper Ship and the Woman who Guided Her

GENERAL
AuthorDavid W. Shaw
BindingHardcover
LanguageEnglish
EditionFirst American Edition
ISBN-100688167934
ISBN-139780688167936
PublisherWilliam Morrow
Number Of Pages304
Publication Date2000-06-20
DIMENSIONS
Height9.25 inch.
Length6.13 inch.
Width1.01 inch.
Weight1.41 pounds.

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