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Two Years Before the Mast
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The narrative follows Richard Henry Dana's transformation from a school dropout to a deckhand on the brig Pilgrim during a challenging voyage in 1834. His journey around Cape Horn to California serves as the backdrop for "Two Years before the Mast," which offers an insightful first-hand account of a sailor's life. The book intertwines historical context, philosophical reflections, and personal experiences, providing a unique glimpse into maritime life and the struggles faced by ordinary sailors of the time.
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Two Years Before the Mast, Richard Henry Dana
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Two Years Before the Mast
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Henry Dana
- Publisher
- SMK Books
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 316
- ISBN13
- 9781604595598
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The narrative follows Richard Henry Dana's transformation from a school dropout to a deckhand on the brig Pilgrim during a challenging voyage in 1834. His journey around Cape Horn to California serves as the backdrop for "Two Years before the Mast," which offers an insightful first-hand account of a sailor's life. The book intertwines historical context, philosophical reflections, and personal experiences, providing a unique glimpse into maritime life and the struggles faced by ordinary sailors of the time.