Clipper ships and the golden age of sail : races and rivalries on the nineteenth century high seas /
In the era of commercial sail, clipper ships were the ultimate expression of speed and grace. Racing out to the gold fields of America and Australia, and breaking speed records carrying tea back from China, the ships combined beauty with breathtaking performance. With over 200 gorgeous paintings and...
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| Language: | English |
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London [England] :
Bloomsbury,
2014
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
