The Colonial Clippers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417964161)

The Colonial Clippers is a comprehensive book written by Basil Lubbock that delves into the history and evolution of clipper ships in the colonial era. The book covers the period from the early 1800s to the late 1800s, when these ships were at the peak of their popularity and importance. The author provides detailed descriptions of the construction and design of these ships, the materials used, and the various factors that contributed to their success. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of clipper ships, as well as anecdotes and stories of famous voyages and captains. The Colonial Clippers is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, shipbuilding, or colonial trade and commerce.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Basil Lubbock
ISBN-10: 1417964162
ISBN-13: 9781417964161
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 568
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.27d