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The Annotated Two Years Before the Mast
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- 408 pages
- Reading time
- 15 hours
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Focusing on the harrowing experiences of a foremast crewman, this classic travel narrative recounts Richard Henry Dana's transformative voyages around North America. Rod Scher enriches Dana's story by providing insightful annotations, critiques, and connections to contemporary issues, while also revealing lesser-known facts about Dana's life and the historical context of his adventures. The book not only highlights the challenges of life at sea but also its lasting influence on literature, inspiring works like Moby Dick.
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The Annotated Two Years Before the Mast, Richard Henry Dana
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Annotated Two Years Before the Mast
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Henry Dana
- Publisher
- Globe Pequot Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 408
- ISBN13
- 9781574093100
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Focusing on the harrowing experiences of a foremast crewman, this classic travel narrative recounts Richard Henry Dana's transformative voyages around North America. Rod Scher enriches Dana's story by providing insightful annotations, critiques, and connections to contemporary issues, while also revealing lesser-known facts about Dana's life and the historical context of his adventures. The book not only highlights the challenges of life at sea but also its lasting influence on literature, inspiring works like Moby Dick.