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Available
Call number
Call number
PB Spe
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PB Spe
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Publication
David R. Godine (1995), 192 pages
Description
When his father loses his fortune, a boy is taken on by a famous shipbuilder and eventually makes a maiden, record-breaking trip around Cape Horn on the "Flying Cloud."
Subjects
Awards
Newbery Medal (Honor Book — 1936)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1935
Physical description
192 p.; 6 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member MereYom
This is a tough read because the subject matter is so unfamiliar. But it is worth the work to slog through it. The greatest of the clipper ships is built and makes its maiden voyage around Cape Horn to win a speed record. Sadly, the clipper was soon eclipsed by the steamer which was not dependent
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on wind. The glory days of the clipper are remembered in this story told from the point of view of an old salt. Show Less
LibraryThing member electrascaife
A boy gets a job with a shipbuilder and takes a trip on the maiden voyage of the Flying Cloud.
Meh. Vintage children's stories about sailing are not my favorite.
Meh. Vintage children's stories about sailing are not my favorite.
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Pages
192