Emigrant clippers to Australia : the Black Ball Line, its operation, people and ships 1852-1871 /Michael Stammers.

An account of the Liverpool to Australia Black Ball Line, covering the relative social and economic aspects of the time as well as an alphabetical list of ships with technical information on their construction, design and maintenance. It includes details of the social history of passengers and crew, from diet and health to pastimes and experiences during the voyage as well as more neglected topics such as the cargoes carried on outward and return voyages. There are photographs and illustrations throughout.