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Two Years Before the Mast

Two Years Before the Mast

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Publisher Price: $39.99

ISBN10: 139632402X
ISBN13: 9781396324024
Publisher: Left of Brain Books
Published: Jan 22 2024
Pages: 376
Weight: 0.86
Height: 1.02 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English

Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana Jr. is a gripping memoir that chronicles the author's adventurous two-year sea voyage from Boston to California aboard a merchant ship in the mid-1830s.


This classic work, first published in 1840, offers a vivid, unvarnished glimpse into the life of a common sailor during a bygone era. Dana's journey takes him from the harsh winters of Cape Horn to the bustling ports of Alta California, then a province of Mexico. His narrative is rich with details about the challenging conditions at sea, the intricate hide trade in California, and the diverse cultures he encounters. The memoir stands out for its authentic portrayal of maritime life, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of sailors, as well as the natural beauty and peril of the sea.

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