By way of Cape Horn : $b four months in a Yankee clipper
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"By way of Cape Horn: four months in a Yankee clipper" by Paul Eve Stevenson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative likely recounts the author's experiences and observations during a voyage from New York to San Francisco aboard the American sailing ship "Hosea Higgins" via the infamous Cape Horn. The book appears to focus on both the daily realities of life at sea and the unique personalities that comprised the ship’s company, offering readers a detailed look into the world of deep-water sailing—its pleasures and its hardships. The opening of the book sets the stage for an adventurous and often challenging journey, beginning with Stevenson and his wife’s decision to undertake another long sea voyage, this time determined to round Cape Horn. The early chapters describe their preparations, the chaotic process of boarding and loading the ship, and the mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety as the ship finally departs New York amidst onlookers and well-w
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