Flying Cloud: The True Story of America’s Most Famous Clipper Ship and the Woman Who Guided Her

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.

Author: David W. Shaw
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Published: 07/03/2001
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.07h x 5.32w x 0.78d
ISBN: 9780060934781
Language: English