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Reproduction of the original: The Colonial Clippers by Basil Lubbock

Reproduction of the original: The Colonial Clippers by Basil Lubbock

This vintage book is a detailed account of the sailing ships that played a significant role in the development of the British Empire, written specially for the officers and seamen of the Mercantile navy. Highly detailed and including a wealth of fascinating information, this... Read Full Overview

Set sail on a thrilling voyage through maritime history with "The Colonial Clippers" by Basil Lubbock, a masterpiece that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This collector's item is not just a reprint; it's a cultural treasure,... Read Full Overview

"The Colonial Clippers" is an authoritative and comprehensive examination of the golden age of sail, focusing on the magnificent iron and wooden clipper ships that maintained the vital trade routes between Great Britain and her distant colonies. This work provides a meticulous... Read Full Overview

The Colonial Clippers by Basil Lubbock is a comprehensive account of the famous sailing ships that were used for trade and transport during the colonial era. The book provides detailed descriptions of the construction, design, and operation of these ships, as well as their role... Read Full Overview

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,... Read Full Overview

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality... Read Full Overview

The Colonial Clippers is a comprehensive book written by Basil Lubbock that delves into the history and evolution of clipper ships in the colonial era. The book covers the period from the early 1800s to the late 1800s, when these ships were at the peak of their popularity and... Read Full Overview

The Colonial Clippers is a book written by Basil Lubbock that provides a comprehensive history of the clippers that were used during the colonial era. The book delves into the design and construction of these ships, as well as their role in trade and transportation during the... Read Full Overview

The Colonial Clippers is a historical book written by Basil Lubbock that provides a comprehensive account of the famous sailing ships that were used for trade and transportation during the colonial era. The book covers the period from the early 1800s to the mid-1900s and explores... Read Full Overview