ISBN: 9781142666774

This book has probably infected more young men with sea fever than any other volume ever written. In the years after its publication in 1840, however, the book had a less romantic influen… More...

This book has probably infected more young men with sea fever than any other volume ever written. In the years after its publication in 1840, however, the book had a less romantic influence: its realistic portrayal of the common sailor's dismal treatment at sea awakened contemporary social conscience and led to maritime reform. Richard Henry Dana (for whom Dana Point in California is named) shipped from Boston as an ordinary seaman on the vessel Pilgrim in 1834. He sailed 'round the This book has probably infected more young men with sea fever than any other volume ever written. In the years after its publication in 1840, however, the book had a less romantic influence: its realistic portrayal of the common sailor's dismal treatment at sea awakened contemporary social conscience and led to maritime reform. Richard Henry Dana (for whom Dana Point in California is named) shipped from Boston as an ordinary seaman on the vessel Pilgrim in 1834. He sailed 'round the Horn to California where he remained for a year, most of the time collecting hides from seaside ranches. Books, Biography & Autobiography~~General, Two-Years-Before-the-Mast~~Richard-Henry-Jr-Dana, 999999999, Two Years Before The Mast, Richard Henry Dana, 1142666778, Nabu Press, , , , , Nabu Press<

ISBN: 9781142666774

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either pa… More...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. Richard Henry Dana, Books, History, Two Years Before the Mast: A Personal Narrative Books>History, Nabu Press<

ISBN: 9781142666774

Paperback, [PU: Nabu Press], This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant ma… More...

Paperback, [PU: Nabu Press], This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book., Biography: General<

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ISBN: 9781142666774

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