Clipper ship

First Edition. Clipper Ship by Denys Burrows is an exciting historical adventure novel set during the great age of sail in the nineteenth century. The story follows the adventures of a young apprentice and his sea-captain father aboard a fast tea clipper trading between Australia and China. Against a backdrop of ocean voyages, fierce storms, demanding seamanship, and the competitive world of the tea trade, the novel vividly recreates life aboard one of the magnificent sailing ships that dominated long-distance commerce before the advent of steam. Combining authentic maritime detail with fast-paced storytelling, it offers an engaging introduction to the romance and dangers of the clipper ship era.