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american clipper ships 1833-1858 (volume II)

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Autore: howe o.t. matthews f.g.

Editore: dover publications

ISBN: 9780486251165

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Descrizione

An illustrated encyclopedia of virtually every American clipper. Encompassing a total of 352 ships, the higly readable text provides a wealth of nautical and historical detail from original logs and contemporary sources. Each clipper’s incredible history is carefully documented along with details of dimensions, tonnage, cargo capacity, builder and designer, speed and length of voyagesand more. Also included are the legends and tragedies associated with many of the vessels. Enhancing the text are reproductions of over 100 paintings, prints and plans.