The Colonial Clippers is a historical book written by Basil Lubbock that provides a comprehensive account of the famous sailing ships that were used for trade and transportation during the colonial era. The book covers the period from the early 1800s to the mid-1900s and explores the development of the colonial clipper ships, their design, construction, and use in trade routes across the world.Lubbock's book is divided into four parts, each of which provides a detailed analysis of the different aspects of colonial clipper ...
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The Colonial Clippers is a historical book written by Basil Lubbock that provides a comprehensive account of the famous sailing ships that were used for trade and transportation during the colonial era. The book covers the period from the early 1800s to the mid-1900s and explores the development of the colonial clipper ships, their design, construction, and use in trade routes across the world.Lubbock's book is divided into four parts, each of which provides a detailed analysis of the different aspects of colonial clipper ships. Part one covers the history of the clipper ship and its evolution from the earlier sailing vessels. Part two delves into the design and construction of the ships, including the materials used, the rigging, and the different types of sails.Part three of the book focuses on the use of the colonial clipper ships in trade and transportation, including their role in the tea trade, the opium trade, and the transportation of goods and people across the world. The final part of the book provides an overview of the decline of the clipper ship and its eventual replacement by steam-powered vessels.Overall, The Colonial Clippers is an informative and detailed account of the colonial clipper ships and their role in shaping the world's economy during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history or the history of trade and transportation.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1921 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Good in Good/Price Clipped jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Type: Book N.B. Rubbing to head and tail of spine and corners of boards. Dust jacket is price clipped. Rubbing to edges and corners of D/J with several closed tears. Small amount of chipping and rubbing to head and tail of spine.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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