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A fascinating account of life on the high seas at the height of the age of sail follows navigator Elasnor Creesy on the record-setting maiden voyage of Flying Cloud in 1851. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
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<p align="left">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 <em>Flying Cloud</em> -- 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, <em>Flying Cloud</em> 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. </p>
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