Two Years Before the Mast is a memoir by the American author Richard Henry Dana Jr., published in 1840, having been written after a two-year sea voyage from Boston to California on a merchant ship starting in 1834.
Richard Henry Dana Books
August 1, 1815 – January 6, 1882
This author is renowned for his raw and realistic depiction of seafaring life, stemming from direct personal experience. His work keenly explores social inequalities and oppression, portraying the hardships of common sailors with profound empathy and a strong sense of justice. Through his unique observational acuity and precise narrative, he seeks to expose injustices and advocate for improved conditions for those exploited at sea.
Two Years Before the Mast and Twenty-Four Years After
- 374 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Dark Green Leather Bound with glint print.
Tod eines Millionärs
- 158 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Autor zde popisuje vlastní dvouleté zážitky na brize Pilgrim, kdy byl nucen přerušit ze zdravotních důvodů studia na právnické fakultě.