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100	1		_aLubbock, Basil, _d1876-1944
245	1	4	_aThe Colonial Clippers
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-08-25
508			_aProduced by deaurider, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"The Colonial Clippers" by Basil Lubbock is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating history and development of colonial clipper ships, which played a significant role in the expansion of the British Empire, particularly focusing on their journeys to Australia and New Zealand during the gold rush era. At the start of the book, Lubbock sets the stage by highlighting the adventurous spirit of pioneers and the importance of gold in driving colonization. He recounts the dismal conditions faced by emigrants before the discovery of gold in Australia in the early 1850s, detailing the hardships of long voyages aboard overcrowded and poorly equipped ships. The narrative transitions into a pivotal moment in history with the gold rush, illustrating how it transformed shipping practices and led to a surge in demand for faster, more efficient vessels. Through vivid descriptions, Lubbock paints a picture of both the glory and the challenges of the shipping industry during this transformative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMerchant marine -- Great Britain
653			_aClipper ships
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52897
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