The Colonial Clippers

"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 jo...

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Main Author: Lubbock, Basil, 1876-1944
Format: eBook
Published: Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016
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Online Access:https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52897
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520 |a "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.) 
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