"Tales of the Clipper Ships" by C. Fox (Cicely Fox) Smith is a collection that paints a vivid picture of life aboard clipper ships through different stories. One story centers around Captain David Broughton and his strong bond with his ship, the "Maid of Athens." When the ship's owner passes away, Broughton reflects on his future and his connection to the vessel. The book builds a world of sailors, chatty lawyers, and curious relatives, blending sadness with the excitement of old sailing stories. This combination of personal challenges and appealing sea experiences creates a tale of strong emotional connection and exploration on the high seas.
Tales of the clipper ships
By C. Fox (Cicely Fox) Smith
Amidst the somber atmosphere of a ship owner's funeral, a captain faces an uncertain destiny tied to the fate of his beloved sailing vessel.
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About the AuthorCicely Fox Smith was an English poet and writer. Born in Lymm, Cheshire and educated at Manchester High School for Girls, she briefly lived in Canada, before returning to the United Kingdom shortly before the outbreak of World War I. She settled in Hampshire and began writing poetry, often with a nautical theme. Smith wrote over 600 poems in her life, for a wide range of publications. In later life, she expanded her writing to a number of subjects, fiction and non-fiction. For her services to literature, the British Government awarded her a small pension.
Cicely Fox Smith was an English poet and writer. Born in Lymm, Cheshire and educated at Manchester High School for Girls, she briefly lived in Canada, before returning to the United Kingdom shortly before the outbreak of World War I. She settled in Hampshire and began writing poetry, often with a nautical theme. Smith wrote over 600 poems in her life, for a wide range of publications. In later life, she expanded her writing to a number of subjects, fiction and non-fiction. For her services to literature, the British Government awarded her a small pension.
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