Fast Sailing and Copper-Bottomed: Aberdeen Sailing Ships and the Emigrant Scots They Carried to Canada, 1774-1855
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The days when Aberdeen's "fast sailing and copper-bottomed" ships carried emigrant Scots to Canada are brought to life in this fascinating account of the northern Scotland exodus during the sailing ship era. Taking readers through new and little-used documentary sources, Lucille H. Campey finds convincing evidence of good ships, sailed by experienced captains and managed by reputable people, thus challenging head on the perceived imagery of abominable...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1896219314
ISBN13:9781896219318
Release Date:May 2002
Publisher:Natural Heritage Books
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.3" x 9.0"
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