Two Years Before the Mast

by Richard Henry Dana

Richard Henry Dana Jr.'s "Two Years Before the Mast" is an engaging account of his transforming journey as a common sailor aboard a commerce vessel in the early nineteenth century. Dana powerfully depicts the harsh reality of life at sea, from severe storms to challenging labor, set against the backdrop of the magnificent Pacific coastline and the bustling ports of California. Dana's insightful findings and thoughtful insights provide a captivating...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9361909525
• ISBN13: 9789361909528
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Infinity Spectrum Books
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"