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George Blunt Wendell: Clipper Ship Master

George Blunt Wendell: Clipper Ship Master

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Historical FiguresBoating19th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1432581236
ISBN13: 9781432581237
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.46 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
George Blunt Wendell: Clipper Ship Master is a biographical book written by Carl C. Cutler. The book tells the story of George Blunt Wendell, a renowned American clipper ship master who lived in the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Wendell's life, from his childhood in Massachusetts to his rise as one of the most successful and respected clipper ship masters of his time. The book also explores the history of clipper ships and their importance in American trade during the mid-19th century. It delves into the technical aspects of clipper ship design and construction, as well as the challenges faced by clipper ship masters and crews during their voyages around the world. Throughout the book, Cutler draws on primary sources such as Wendell's personal journals and letters, as well as contemporary accounts of clipper ship voyages and trade. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the life of a clipper ship master and the world of trade and commerce in the 19th century. Overall, George Blunt Wendell: Clipper Ship Master is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, American trade, and the lives of those who sailed the seas in the age of sail.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.

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