Clipper Ships of America and Great Britain, 1833-1869

381 pp. With 37 wood engravings in full color. The introduction to the text traces the development of the fast sailing ship through years of oppression, rebellion, war and commercial rivalry to the decline of the clipper ship era... Measurements and details of numerous ships of all types are included. The appendices include: detailed explanations of the rudiments of naval architecture, reading of plans, the art of shipbuilding, and seamanship... Fully illustrated with sail and rigging plans and diagrams.