The Colonial Clippers

The Colonial Clippers by Basil Lubbock is a comprehensive historical account of the great sailing ships that played a significant role in the colonial era. The book provides a detailed narrative of the clippers, which were the fastest and most efficient vessels of their time, and how they helped to shape the world's economy and trade. The author explores the design and construction of these ships, their voyages, and the people who sailed them. The book also includes illustrations and photos of the clippers, as well as maps and charts that show their routes and destinations. The Colonial Clippers is a fascinating read for anyone interested in maritime history, sailing, and the colonial era.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.