Books like All sail set by Armstrong Sperry
After his father loses his fortune, a boy is taken in by a renowned shipbuilder. With determination and skill, he rises to command the clipper Flying Cloud on a maiden, record‑breaking voyage around Cape Horn, inspiring adventure and courage along the high seas.
First publish date: 1935
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Armstrong Sperry
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