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_aClark, Arthur H., _d1841-1922 |
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_aThe clipper ship era : _ban epitome of famous American and British clipper ships, their owners, builders, commanders, and crews, 1843-1869 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-10-14 | ||
| 508 | _aChuck Greif, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Clipper Ship Era" by Arthur H. Clark is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the thriving period of American and British clipper ships from the 1840s to the late 1860s, detailing their construction, speed, and significance in maritime history. The book likely highlights the technological advancements in shipbuilding, the cultural impacts of these vessels, and notable figures such as shipbuilders and captains from that era. The opening of the book introduces the Clipper Ship Era, noting that it began in 1843, driven by increased demand for swift tea deliveries from China and spurred by the gold rushes. Clark discusses the evolution of sailing ships, specifically focusing on the transition from traditional ships to the more agile and faster clipper ships. He emphasizes the personal connection he has with many of these vessels and their builders, sharing insights into the races and competitions among shipbuilders and mariners that characterized this exciting period on the seas. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the maritime innovations and historical context of the clipper ships, laying a foundation for the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1911 |
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| 653 | _aClipper ships -- United States | ||
| 653 | _aClipper ships -- Great Britain | ||
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