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Two Years Before the Mast, Large-Print Edition
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An adventurous ocean journey unfolds as Richard Henry Dana, at just nineteen, leaves behind his privileged life in Boston for a challenging voyage around Cape Horn to California. His narrative captures the raw realities of life at sea in the early nineteenth century, featuring vivid depictions of storms, whales, and a volatile captain. The book also offers a compelling glimpse into California before the gold rush, blending rich historical context with Dana's personal experiences. Celebrated for its literary and historical significance, it remains a classic of American literature.
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Two Years Before the Mast, Large-Print Edition, Richard Henry Dana
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- Title
- Two Years Before the Mast, Large-Print Edition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Henry Dana
- Publisher
- Editorium
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 576
- ISBN13
- 9781600965135
- Category
- World history
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- An adventurous ocean journey unfolds as Richard Henry Dana, at just nineteen, leaves behind his privileged life in Boston for a challenging voyage around Cape Horn to California. His narrative captures the raw realities of life at sea in the early nineteenth century, featuring vivid depictions of storms, whales, and a volatile captain. The book also offers a compelling glimpse into California before the gold rush, blending rich historical context with Dana's personal experiences. Celebrated for its literary and historical significance, it remains a classic of American literature.