The American-Built Clipper Ship, by William L. Crothers. 530 Pages. Softbound. The product of more than 35 years of intense research, this book presents in exquisite detail 152 clippers that comprise the culmination of the shipbuilders' art. Every single aspect of clipper design and construction is covered: wood, scantlings, fastenings, interior living areas, frames, bracing, hull ornamentation, figureheads...etc! Written by an expert on the topic, this book features 160 of his own intricately drawn illustrations. Including the history of the rise and fall of the clipper ship, this is probably the most complete reference ever published. It will be an invaluable resource for historians, model builders, and any newcomer who will soon find how addictive the subject can be. UNAVAILABLE (BK-1266)