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Tales of the Clipper Ships
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781026022986
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Tales of the Clipper Ships is a captivating collection of stories by C. Fox Smith that brings the golden age of sail vividly to life. Focusing on the majestic vessels that once dominated global trade routes, this work explores the beauty, danger, and romance of life at sea during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Smith, renowned for her deep knowledge of maritime lore and her rhythmic prose, captures the essence of the merchant marine experience, from the treacherous waters of Cape Horn to the bustling ports of the Orient.
The collection features evocative narratives that detail the technical prowess of these legendary ships and the indomitable spirit of the sailors who manned them. Through tales of record-breaking voyages, harrowing storms, and the deep-seated camaraderie of the crew, the work serves as a poignant tribute to a vanished era of maritime history. Readers are transported to the decks of legendary ships, experiencing the high-stakes world of the tea and wool trades. Tales of the Clipper Ships remains a classic of nautical literature, offering a timeless look at the intersection of human ambition and the untamed power of the ocean.
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