All Sail Set: A Romance of the Flying Cloud

All Sail Set: A Romance of the Flying Cloud is a children's novel written and illustrated by Armstrong Sperry. It was first published in 1935 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1936.[1]

The novel tells the story of Enoch Thatcher, a boy who sails on the maiden voyage of the legendary Flying Cloud, when the clipper set the record for sailing from New York to San Francisco around Cape Horn. It is notable for its accurate depiction of sailing ships, complemented by the detailed drawings.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Archived from the original on 29 November 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
  2. ↑ Midwest Book Review quoted at amazon.com


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