Dana, Richard Henry
Two Years Before the Mast (American Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140390087
- author:
- Dana, Richard Henry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1981
- Pages:
- 576
- Genre:
- Classic travel writing
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Two Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative of Life at Sea
This memoir recounts Richard Henry Dana Jr.'s experiences as a sailor on a merchant ship, from his departure from Boston in 1834 to his return two years later. The account offers a candid portrayal of life at sea, including the daily routines and conversations of sailors, the brutality of incompetent officers, and the emerging coastal towns of California.
Published in 1981, this book has had a lasting impact on readers' perceptions of life at sea, shifting the focus from romanticized tales to more realistic portrayals of human experience. A valuable insight into the lives of sailors during this period, Two Years Before the Mast remains an important work of historical non-fiction.
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