A Sea Trip In Clipper Ship Days

By Mary Matthews Bray

Book Overview

""A Sea Trip In Clipper Ship Days"" is a memoir by Mary Matthews Bray that recounts her experiences as a young woman aboard a clipper ship during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into chapters that detail the various aspects of life on board, including the crew, the food, the weather, and the ports of call. Bray vividly describes the excitement of sailing across the ocean, the challenges of navigating through storms and rough seas, and the camaraderie among the passengers and crew. Along the way, she shares anecdotes about the people she meets and the places she visits, including Hawaii, China, and Australia. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of maritime travel and adventure, and is sure to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163162094
• ISBN13: 9781163162095
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"