The Flying Cloud - Morley Roberts - Bog

The Flying Cloud: A Story Of The Sea is a novel written by Morley Roberts and first published in 1907. The book tells the story of a young sailor named Dick Naseby, who joins the crew of the famous clipper ship, the Flying Cloud. 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 and becomes a valued member of the crew. Along the way, he faces a number of challenges and dangers, including storms, mutinies, and encounters with pirates. Despite these obstacles, the crew of the Flying Cloud remains determined to reach their destination and break the record.Throughout the novel, Roberts vividly describes life at sea and the challenges faced by sailors in the 19th century. He also explores themes of loyalty, courage, and determination in the face of adversity. The book is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages, particularly those with an interest in maritime history and tales of the sea.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.