BARONS OF THE SEA: And Their Race to Build the World's Fastest Clipper Ship

Tells the story of a handful of cutthroat competitors who raced to build the fastest, finest, most profitable clipper ships to carry their precious cargo to American shores during the nineteenth century. A riveting tale of innovation and ingenuity that draws back the curtain on the making of some of the nation's greatest fortunes. Photos, some in color.