Thanks, Bob, for referring my request to Ruth. I think I'll order the books she mentioned. You also taked about "The Clipper Ship Era" by Arthur Clark. Do you think that would have additional information for me? (My ggf went from the gold fields to the East Coast by ship in 1853. He had taken the overland route out and then went back by land again later in 1853.) You do a great service for this list. We appreciate it! Diantha