The first American sailing vessel to make a landing on the Northwest Coast and Japan, for years Lady Washington has been obscured by the voyages of the Columbia. In this compelling new book, she is given her own narrative and well-deserved place in history. Alexa Chipman, author of Far & Away: History of Lady Washington and the Kelmah novel trilogy brings Lady Washington to life in her new book Lady Washington: Age of Exploration Merchant Vessel. The manuscript was completed January 1, 2010.