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LoC No.: 22000203

Title: The Colonial Clippers

Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by deaurider, Brian Wilcox and the Online
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Summary: "The Colonial Clippers" by Basil Lubbock is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating history and development of colonial clipper ships, which played a significant role in the expansion of the British Empire, particularly focusing on their journeys to Australia and New Zealand during the gold rush era. At the start of the book, Lubbock sets the stage by highlighting the adventurous spirit of pioneers and the importance of gold in driving colonization. He recounts the dismal conditions faced by emigrants before the discovery of gold in Australia in the early 1850s, detailing the hardships of long voyages aboard overcrowded and poorly equipped ships. The narrative transitions into a pivotal moment in history with the gold rush, illustrating how it transformed shipping practices and led to a surge in demand for faster, more efficient vessels. Through vivid descriptions, Lubbock paints a picture of both the glory and the challenges of the shipping industry during this transformative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lubbock, Basil, 1876-1944

EBook No.: 52897

Published: Aug 25, 2016

Downloads: 121

Language: English

Subject: Merchant marine -- Great Britain

Subject: Clipper ships

LoCC: Naval science: Navigation, Merchant marine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 22000203

Title: The Colonial Clippers

Note: Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by deaurider, Brian Wilcox and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Colonial Clippers" by Basil Lubbock is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating history and development of colonial clipper ships, which played a significant role in the expansion of the British Empire, particularly focusing on their journeys to Australia and New Zealand during the gold rush era. At the start of the book, Lubbock sets the stage by highlighting the adventurous spirit of pioneers and the importance of gold in driving colonization. He recounts the dismal conditions faced by emigrants before the discovery of gold in Australia in the early 1850s, detailing the hardships of long voyages aboard overcrowded and poorly equipped ships. The narrative transitions into a pivotal moment in history with the gold rush, illustrating how it transformed shipping practices and led to a surge in demand for faster, more efficient vessels. Through vivid descriptions, Lubbock paints a picture of both the glory and the challenges of the shipping industry during this transformative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Lubbock, Basil, 1876-1944

EBook No.: 52897

Published: Aug 25, 2016

Downloads: 121

Language: English

Subject: Merchant marine -- Great Britain

Subject: Clipper ships

LoCC: Naval science: Navigation, Merchant marine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.