Description

The Flying Cloud: A Story Of The Sea is a novel written by Morley Roberts and originally published in 1907. The story follows the adventures of a young sailor named Dick Naseby, who joins the crew of the famous clipper ship, the Flying Cloud, in the mid-19th century. The ship is renowned for its speed and is on a mission to break the record for the fastest voyage from New York to San Francisco.As the ship sets sail, Dick quickly learns the ropes of life at sea and forms close bonds with his fellow crew members. However, the journey is not without its challenges. The crew must contend with treacherous weather conditions, dangerous reefs, and the threat of mutiny from a disgruntled crew member.Throughout the novel, Roberts provides vivid descriptions of life on board a clipper ship, including the daily routines of the crew, the dangers they face, and the excitement of sailing at high speeds. The novel also explores themes of loyalty, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity.Overall, The Flying Cloud: A Story Of The Sea is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and nautical tales.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.