Two Years Before The Mast
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Richard Henry Dana
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal maritime narrative, Two Years Before The Mast, chronicles the arduous journey of a young Harvard man who ships out as a common sailor on a voyage to California in the 1830s. It presents a stark, unvarnished account of life at sea, detailing the brutal conditions, the demanding labor, and the strict hierarchy aboard a merchant vessel. Dana’s vivid prose illustrates the daily struggles and the profound beauty encountered during his two-year odyssey around Cape Horn. The work argues for improved rights and treatment for sailors, offering a compelling social commentary alongside its thrilling adventure. This enduring classic provides an invaluable historical record of 19th-century seafaring and the nascent American West.
Author: Richard Henry Dana
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal maritime narrative, Two Years Before The Mast, chronicles the arduous journey of a young Harvard man who ships out as a common sailor on a voyage to California in the 1830s. It presents a stark, unvarnished account of life at sea, detailing the brutal conditions, the demanding labor, and the strict hierarchy aboard a merchant vessel. Dana’s vivid prose illustrates the daily struggles and the profound beauty encountered during his two-year odyssey around Cape Horn. The work argues for improved rights and treatment for sailors, offering a compelling social commentary alongside its thrilling adventure. This enduring classic provides an invaluable historical record of 19th-century seafaring and the nascent American West.