All Sail Set
Introduction '''''All Sail Set: A Romance of the Flying Cloud''''' is a children's novel written and illustrated by Armstrong Sperry. It was first published in 1935 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1936.
Plot The novel tells the story of Enoch Thatcher, a boy who sails on the maiden voyage of the legendary ''Flying Cloud'', when the clipper set the record for sailing from New York to San Francisco around Cape Horn. It is notable for its accurate depiction of sailing ships, complemented by the detailed drawings.
Reception ''All Sail Set'' was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1936.The ''Fort Worth Star Telegram'' called it "a magical book" with an "irresistible" romance.
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