An edition of Flying Cloud (2000)
Flying Cloud
The True Story of America's Most Famous Clipper Ship and the Woman Who Guided Her
By David W. Shaw
Publish Date
June 20, 2000
Publisher
William Morrow & Company
Language
eng
Pages
336
Description:
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.