The Clipper Ship Era

This book provides the story of all the clippers that ever sailed the seas. Each vessel's measurements and best runs are recorded here. The ships are grouped by destinations, California, China, and Australia. Some of the races these greyhounds of the sea participated in are dramatically told. Sadly, the demise of these ships is also described. Four appendix list and provide details of every Clipper. A very interesting and enjoyable book. (Amazon)