Baltimore Clipper: Its Origin and Development

Reprint with Full alphabet line "a b c d e f g h". Hardcover book with blue cloth on sea green textured paper boards. Boards are rigid and warp-free with a small indentation on edge of rear board. Spine is flat and square. Upper corners are crisp with rub on rear corner and lower corners are softened. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. A crinkle and a couple creases to ffep. Light foxing on top and side of book block. Interior pages are clean, crisp and lightly toned. DUST JACKET complete, NOT clipped. Shows rubbing on corners, some nicks and a couple short closed tears. Jacket remains bright, clean, and intact. Will be protected with an archival book jacket cover. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now to request pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Synopsis of the book: Overview: Written by renowned maritime historian Howard I. Chapelle, this authoritative work serves as the definitive study on the history, design, evolution, and construction of the famous Baltimore Clipper—a type of fast, highly maneuverable sailing vessel developed in the Chesapeake Bay region before and during the War of 1812. Content & Technical Depth: The book traces the vessel's origins from early pilot boats and privateers to its widespread use in commerce, smuggling, and naval warfare. It provides rigorous technical descriptions, historical documentation, and detailed naval architectural lines, sail plans, and drawings that illustrate how these sleek, sharp-hulled ships achieved their legendary speed. Significance: Widely regarded as a cornerstone reference for maritime historians, naval architects, model shipbuilders, and sailing enthusiasts interested in the age of sail and American naval history. …