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Author Whipple, A. B. C. (Addison Beecher Colvin), 1918-2013

Title The Challenge / A.B.C. Whipple.

Publication Info. New York : W. Morrow, 1987.

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 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  910.4 W57    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  910.4 W577CH    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 320 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Note Includes index.
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 298-311.
Contents A radical new ship design -- The Cape Horn sweepstakes -- A challenge to the Challenge -- Tracking the world's winds -- A special breed of captain -- Trouble in the forecastle -- Challenge vs. Flying Cloud I -- Challenge vs. Flying Cloud II -- Chase, riot, and a "Waterfront jury" -- Aftermath -- Survivors.
Subject Challenge (Clipper)
Voyages to the Pacific coast.
Clipper ships -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Seafaring life -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Mutiny -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
ISBN 0688071120
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