In the era of commercial sail, clipper ships were the ultimate expression of speed and grace. Racing out to tof America and Australia, and breaking speed records carrying tea bathe ships combined beauty with breathtaking performance. With over 200 gorgeous paintings and illustrations, and thrilling descriptions of the adventures and races on the water, this beautifthe era vividly to life. Chapters include:The origins of the clippers - from the gotea tradeA hewith 'Bully' Waterman, one of the most successful and notorious captains of the eraMarco Polo, the fasteworld - her rise to prominence and subsequent declineMary Patten's battle wia lady captain takes charge in a very male worldMutiny aboard the 'wiAtlantic'The great China tea race of 1866 - an amazingly clothe world, only decided in the final few milesThe Sir Lancelot defies the odds - her eccentric captains and rivalry with the legendary ThermopylaeThe Cutty Sark's longest voyageFirst-hand accounts, newspaper reports and log entries add fascinating eyewitness detail, whilst the stunning images show how the designs of these thoroughbreds developed over the years.A wonderful read and worthy celebration of these racehorses of the sea.
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