Americas Victory, David W. Shaw
Americas Victory, David W. Shaw
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Americas Victory
The Heroic Story of a Team of Ordinary Americansand How They Won the Greatest Yacht Race Ever

Author: David W. Shaw

Narrator: Patrick Cullen

Unabridged: 8 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/10/2009

Categories: Nonfiction, History

Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of the first worlds fair in London, Americas Victory takes listeners into a world rich in adventure and history in an unforgettable story of skill, daring, and honor at the heart of our national identity. In 1850, a brilliant young boat designer and an unlikely team of humble, hard working men faced the might and arrogance of the British empire in a yacht race for The Great Exhibition in England. Revolutionary in design and strikingly beautiful, the schooner America set sail against the worlds greatest maritime nation. This is an account of an amazing feat accomplished long ago at the turning point in the growth of a young nations confidence, but it is also the story of a victory of the American spirit that bravely lives on today.

About David W. Shaw

David W. Shaw is the author of The Sea Shall Embrace Them, Inland Passage, Daring the Sea, and Flying Cloud. He is a frequent contributor to many sailing magazines. He lives in Westfield, New Jersey, and sails his cutter in Maine.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Riley on June 17, 2023

I love buying and reading these types of books. Boats, yachts, historical events and books about the sea are generally excellent. If there are sequels in your series, I would love to read them. The beauties of owning the books of important authors cannot be discussed. I'm looking forward to your new b......more

Goodreads review by Roger on June 17, 2023

I love buying and reading these types of books. Boats, yachts, historical events and books about the sea are generally excellent. If there are sequels in your series, I would love to read them. The beauties of owning the books of important authors cannot be discussed. I'm looking forward to your new b......more

Goodreads review by Eric on August 07, 2019

Some of the opening material about "land pirates" (people who lured ships onto the rocks so they could be plundered) was extremely informative. Or the preparations for the London World's Fair was also entertaining. But then it seemed much of the drama of the sailing competition got sucked right out......more

Goodreads review by Jim on December 13, 2014

I enjoyed the book but my favorite parts were in the first 100 pages. The history of the pilot ships, the "old New York" characterization, and the tie-in to the London Exposition of 1851 are all very memorable.......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on February 27, 2015

Had no idea about the history of the America's Cup and this book not only filled in the details but provided a ground look view with great detail. Hard to put down once you start reading. Very captivating.......more

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