Flying Cloud
Autor: | Shaw, David W |
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EAN: | 9780060934781 |
Sachgruppe: | Geschichte |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Seitenzahl: | 336 |
Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 03.07.2001 |
Untertitel: | The True Story of America's Most Famous Clipper Ship and the Woman Who Guided Her |
Schlagworte: | History - General History |
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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.