Fast Sailing and Copper-Bottomed: Aberdeen Sailing Ships and the Emigrant Scots They Carried to Canada, 1774-1855

by Lucille H. Campey

Book Overview

The days when Aberdeen's "fast sailing and copper-bottomed" ships carried emigrant Scots to Canada are brought to life in this fascinating account of the northern Scotland exodus during the sailing ship era. Taking readers through new and little-used documentary sources, Lucille H. Campey finds convincing evidence of good ships, sailed by experienced captains and managed by reputable people, thus challenging head on the perceived imagery of abominable...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1896219314
• ISBN13: 9781896219318
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Natural Heritage Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.0"