Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana
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Dana, Richard Henry, 1815-1882
English
"Two Years Before the Mast" by Richard Henry Dana Jr. is a memoir published in 1840, recounting his 1834-1836 voyage as a common sailor from Boston to California. Dana vividly chronicles life at sea aboard a merchant brig trading for cow hides along the Mexican California coast. He describes navigating Cape Horn's treacherous winter storms, witness...
exposed the harsh realities of maritime life and advocated for seamen's rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Margaret Martin
3 days agoFrom a technical perspective, the presentation of ideas feels natural and egaging. I’d rate this higher if I could.
Mary Green
1 month agoDuring my studies, I found that the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I’ll be referencing this again soon.
Jennifer Rodriguez
4 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, the depth of coverage exceeded my expectations. I appreciate the effort put into this.
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Mark Anderson
4 months agoThis caught my eye instantly and the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.