Two Years Before The Mast: And Twenty-Four Years After
Author: R. H. Dana, Jr.
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: P. F. Collier & Son Corporation, 1969
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This seminal work of maritime literature chronicles the arduous life of a common sailor during the 1830s, vividly depicting the brutal conditions and daily struggles aboard a merchant ship on a voyage around Cape Horn to California. The author presents an unvarnished account of the sea, detailing the harsh discipline, meager rations, and relentless labor that defined the era's seafaring experience. The narrative further illustrates the profound personal transformation wrought by such an ordeal, offering a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the enduring impact of his youthful adventures. This compelling memoir stands as an essential document of American history and a powerful testament to human resilience against the unforgiving forces of nature and society.
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Author: R. H. Dana, Jr.
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: P. F. Collier & Son Corporation, 1969
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal work of maritime literature chronicles the arduous life of a common sailor during the 1830s, vividly depicting the brutal conditions and daily struggles aboard a merchant ship on a voyage around Cape Horn to California. The author presents an unvarnished account of the sea, detailing the harsh discipline, meager rations, and relentless labor that defined the era's seafaring experience. The narrative further illustrates the profound personal transformation wrought by such an ordeal, offering a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the enduring impact of his youthful adventures. This compelling memoir stands as an essential document of American history and a powerful testament to human resilience against the unforgiving forces of nature and society.
