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Flying Cloud The True Story of America s Most Famous Clipper Ship and the Woman Who Guided Her
by [Shaw, David W]
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In 1851, Elanor Creesy, in a position almost unheard of for a woman in the mid-nineteenth century, served as the navigator on the maiden voyage of the clipper ship Flying Cloud -- traveling from New York to San Francisco in only eighty-nine days. This swift passage set a world record that went unbroken for more than a century. Upon arrival in San Francisco, Flying Cloud became an enduring symbol of a young nation's frontier spirit. Illustrated with original maps and charts as well as historical photographs, David Shaw's compelling narrative captures the drama of this maritime adventure.
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- Harper Paperbacks Brand
- Jul 3, 2001 Pub Date:
- 9780060934781 ISBN-13:
- 0060934786 ISBN-10:
- 336.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 8 in * 0.76 in * 5.31 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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