Flying Cloud - The True Story of America s Most Famous Clipper Ship and the Woman

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 Flying Cloud -- 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, Flying Cloud 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.

Product details

• Authors: David W Shaw, David W. Shaw
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.07.2001
• EAN: 9780060934781
• ISBN: 978-0-06-093478-1
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 19 mm
• Series: Harper Perennial
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Memoirs, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Local History, Social and cultural history, United States of America, USA, General and world history, History of the Americas, Travel guides: adventure holidays, Travel and holiday, Gender studies: women and girls, Ships and boats: general interest, Slavery and abolition of slavery, US West: Mountain States, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Women, HISTORY: United States / 20th Century, HISTORY: United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), TRAVEL: Special Interest / Adventure, HISTORY: Women, HISTORY: United States / State & Local / General, TRANSPORTATION: Ships & Shipbuilding / History, TRANSPORTATION: Ships & Shipbuilding / General, Shipbuilding technology, engineering and trades