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All Sail Set: A Romance of the Flying Cloud
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At a glance, All Sail Set: A Romance of the Flying Cloud by Armstrong Sperry comes across as a spiritually oriented read meant for reflection more than speed. The edition details point to 1995 • David R Godine Pub • 192 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 1995 • David R Godine Pub • 192 pages • ISBN 9780879235239.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Light commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
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This one stands out as a slower, more thoughtful read that asks for attention instead of skim energy.
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Best read slowly enough to sit with the ideas instead of rushing straight through it.
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This looks built around a reflective pace and a tone shaped more by contemplation than urgency. Overall, it looks like a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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