The Great Clipper Ship Gamble, by Gilbert H. Mackin
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The Great Clipper Ship Gamble, by Gilbert H. Mackin
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THE GREAT CLIPPER SHIP GAMBLE This sweeping historical novel is more than just another tale of the sea. Read this captivating story of two ambitious boyhood rivals who battle for wealth, fame and the affections of one woman during the age of the clipper ship. Beginning with the Great Fire of 1835 in Manhattan, the story ends after the Gold Rush of ’49 to San Francisco. In the pages between, meet a colorful cast as the action clips across continents and oceans. Follow the adventures of the audacious Brock Tyler, son of a rich New York merchant, after he runs away to sea. Watch him rise through the ranks of the merchant marine to become a master mariner. Go aloft with him to reef the topsails in a gale, as he sails around the world. Read about the exploits of Jason O’Casey whose greed for wealth drives him like a steam engine. Witness the rise of world commerce in New York City. Build a shipping empire; get rich by any means. At the start of the Mexican/American War, join the US Navy with Brock. Fight from a square-rigged sloop-of-war and wade ashore at Veracruz. Meet the beautiful pacifist, Susannah Scott, daughter of a Quaker sea captain, who falls in love with one of the rivals. Read how they compete for her hand in marriage. Design and build a clipper ship. Race around the Horn against your challenger from NYC to California.
The Great Clipper Ship Gamble, by Gilbert H. Mackin- Amazon Sales Rank: #3781818 in Books
- Published on: 2015-03-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x 1.07" w x 6.00" l, 1.41 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 474 pages
Review "A page turner." - Bill Jebb
About the Author GILBERT H. MACKIN is a master of word craft with a profound knowledge of the sea, salted by many years off shore. He crossed the Atlantic Ocean twice as a researcher on board an oceanographic research ship. For five years, the author honed his skills as a writer while living on a fifty-foot ketch on San Francisco Bay; then he single-handed along the Pacific Coast to the Puget Sound in Seattle. Later, he sailed south to sunny San Diego. Born in New England, the writer earned his living for a time on a commercial fishing boat. During the Vietnam War, he served on active duty in the Pacific in the US Navy on ships of the “Alligator” or “Brown Water Navy,” part of the Seventh Fleet. He was a Frogman in UDT-11, a precursor to the Navy SEALs. His expertise in amphibious warfare and his personal experience on ships shines through in the chapters of this novel that are set in the Mexican-American War. The writer holds a doctorate from the University of California and bachelor degree from Trinity College, Hartford. He previously published Zen for a Frogman, Other Tales and Poems. His other work includes Sons of Marbert, an unpublished three act play, short stories and poems. When not writing, Gilbert sails his sloop Trinket with one of his two sons on the Chesapeake Bay.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A fascinating discription of a pivotal period in U.S. history. By Archibald M Gallup As someone who has sailed my whole life, and spent a career in the military, I found this book fascinating in the detailed description of a pivotal period in the history of the United States. The two protagonists are followed through their development growing up during the tumultuous period that encompassed the war with Mexico and the evolution of the clipper and steam powered ships. The action is fast paced and the descriptions of places and events are accurate and detailed. The Naval involvement in the Army's landings in Mexico was extremely well done, with a wealth of detail on an important military action that is glossed over in most histories. The development of the clipper ship as a response to volatile commodity markets and the California gold rush was extremely well done, with the competition between the main characters adding excitement. This book is hard to put down once you start reading.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Adventure to spare! By Mark Dishner “The Great Clipper Ship Gamble,” is a story of two boys that grow up together, go to sea, and compete in business, as well as for the hand of a girl. The novel is a page turner as has been mentioned by other reviewers, and is certainly worth one’s time reading.The novel is set is the mid-1800’s and is historically accurate. This period of American history isn’t well covered and it is truly refreshing to have new ground to enjoy. Also, the writing is descriptive and the characters have a depth that transports the reader into the story.Perhaps the best part of the novel is that the author is not afraid to break convention with a lot of novels – expect some surprises! This kind of writing is bold and most books aren’t brave enough to break new ground.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Great Insight into Men Growing Up in the Sailing World in the Early 19th Century By Vern Clinton I love sailing and stories about sailing. The Great Clipper Ship Gamble gave me extraordinary insight into the world of commercial and military sailing in early 19th century America. The settings were meticulously accurate and detailed, and I felt I was getting the double benefit of a great story and some real historical perspective. The story is really about two young men growing up in that era and the impact on their lives of tall ships and those who crewed them and lived their lives on them. Tall ships are gone, now, but here for a few hours I was able to be there and share the remarkable experience of a race around the Horn. A great read.
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