All Sail Set facts for kids

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All Sail Set: A Romance of the Flying Cloud is an exciting children's book written and illustrated by Armstrong Sperry. It was first published in 1935 and was recognized as a Newbery Honor book in 1936. This means it was one of the best children's books of that year!

What is All Sail Set About?

This novel tells the thrilling story of a young boy named Enoch Thatcher. He gets to sail on the very first journey of the famous ship, the Flying Cloud. This ship was a super-fast clipper known for its speed.

The Amazing Journey of the Flying Cloud

The book follows Enoch as the Flying Cloud attempts to set a new record. They sail all the way from New York to San Francisco, going around the dangerous Cape Horn at the southern tip of South America. This was a very long and challenging trip in the 1800s!

Why This Book is Special

One of the coolest things about All Sail Set is how accurately it shows what sailing ships were really like. Armstrong Sperry, who wrote and drew the book, included many detailed pictures. These drawings help readers imagine life aboard a grand clipper ship during its record-breaking voyage.

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