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  • TWO YEARS BEFORE THE MAST
    Richard Henry Dana Jr.
    More than just a memoir, Two Years Before the Mast is a vivid and unflinching exploration of life at sea in the early 19th century. When Richard Henry Dana Jr., a young Harvard student, chooses to abandon his studies and sail as a common sailor aboard a merchant ship bound for California, he embarks on a journey that will open his eyes to the harsh realities of maritime labor a...
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    46,37 €

  • The Seaman’s Friend
    Richard Henry Dana
    The seaman s friend presents a detailed account of maritime knowledge intended to educate and guide individuals engaged in seafaring life. Focused on precision and structure, it offers a clear framework for understanding the essential workings of a vessel, from the layout of sails to the logic behind rigging systems. The book outlines the roles and responsibilities on board, em...
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    16,00 €

  • Two Years Before the Mast
    Richard Henry Dana
    Two Years Before the Mast, is a classical book and has been considered important throughout the human history. So that this book is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this again in a modern format book for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made o...
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    22,69 €

  • To Cuba And Back
    Richard Henry Dana
    To Cuba and Back by Richard Henry Dana is a travelogue that recounts the author’s journey from New York to Cuba in the 19th century. Blending detailed observations with insightful social commentary, Dana captures the sights and sounds of the voyage, from the excitement aboard the steamer to the arrival in Havana. The book vividly describes the landscapes, daily life at sea, and...
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    13,10 €

  • To Cuba and Back
    Richard Henry Dana
    To Cuba and Back, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies ...
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    22,04 €

  • Two Years Before the Mast
    Richard Henry Dana
    Richard Henry Dana Jr.’s 'Two Years Before the Mast' is an engaging account of his transforming journey as a common sailor aboard a commerce vessel in the early nineteenth century. Dana powerfully depicts the harsh reality of life at sea, from severe storms to challenging labor, set against the backdrop of the magnificent Pacific coastline and the bustling ports of California. ...
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    13,50 €

  • Two Years Before the Mast
    Richard Henry Dana
    Two Years Before the Mast is a memoir by the American author Richard Henry Dana Jr., published in 1840, having been written after a two-year sea voyage from Boston to California on a merchant ship starting in 1834. A film adaptation under the same name was released in 1946.In the book, which takes place between 1834 and 1836, Dana gives a vivid account of 'the life of a common ...
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    24,75 €

  • Two Years Before the Mast
    Richard Henry Dana
    Two Years Before the Mast is a memoir by the American author Richard Henry Dana Jr., published in 1840, having been written after a two-year sea voyage from Boston to California on a merchant ship starting in 1834. A film adaptation under the same name was released in 1946.In the book, which takes place between 1834 and 1836, Dana gives a vivid account of 'the life of a common ...
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    34,08 €

  • To Cuba and Back
    Richard Henry Dana
    CONTENTSI.            -From Manhattan to El MorroII.           -Havana: First Glimpses (1)III.          -Havana: First Glimpses (2)IV.         -Havana: Prisoners and PriestsV.           -Havana: Olla PodridaVI.         -Havana: A Social SundayVII.        -Havana: Belén and the JesuitsVIII.       -MatanzasIX.          -To Limonar by TrainX.           -A Sugar Plantation: The Lab...
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    16,43 €

  • To Cuba and Back
    Richard Henry Dana
    CONTENTSI.            -From Manhattan to El MorroII.           -Havana: First Glimpses (1)III.          -Havana: First Glimpses (2)IV.         -Havana: Prisoners and PriestsV.           -Havana: Olla PodridaVI.         -Havana: A Social SundayVII.        -Havana: Belén and the JesuitsVIII.       -MatanzasIX.          -To Limonar by TrainX.           -A Sugar Plantation: The Lab...
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    28,37 €

  • The Seaman’s Friend; Containing a treatise on practical seamanship, with plates, a dictionary of sea terms, customs and usages of the merchant service
    Richard Henry Dana
    The Seaman’s Friend; Containing a treatise on practical seamanship, with plates, a dictionary of sea terms, customs and usages of the merchant service , a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for ...
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    27,38 €

  • Two Years Before The Mast
    Richard Henry Dana Jr.
    Two Years Before The Mast: A Personal Narrative With A Supplement By The Author And Introduction And Additional Chapter By His Son, Richard Henry DanaThis book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature.In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards...
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    21,63 €

  • The Complete Two Years Before the Mast
    Richard Henry Dana
    The complete, definitive illustrated version of this classic.Our version has: A cover based on the 1911 edition. Introduction. Maps of his voyage. The complete, unabridged text. 65 original illustrations by E. Boyd Smith Twenty-Four Years After essay by the Author Seventy-Six Years After essay by the Author's Son Appendix with diagrams of sailing ships and all thei...
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    14,41 €

  • Two Years Before the Mast
    Richard Henry Dana
    Richard Henry Dana dropped out of school and became an ordinary deckhand on the brig Pilgrim. The perilous journey from Boston, begun in 1834, took the ailing yet determined youth past Cape Horn and around the Americas, concluding in the Mexican territory California. This expedition inspired Two Years before the Mast, a first-hand account of 'the life of a common sailor' a work...
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    36,59 €

  • The Annotated Two Years Before the Mast
    Richard Henry Dana / Richard Henry Jr. Dana
    A true story of the battered life of a foremast crewman, Two Years Before the Mast is Richard Henry Dana’s classic travel narrative, which inspired canonical works such as Moby Dick and Sailing Alone Around the World. As Rod Scher follows Dana (the Harvard dropout-turned-sailor) on his voyages around North America, he annotates Dana’s tale with critiques, tie-ins to today, and ...
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    28,96 €

  • The Australian Ballot System Of Massachusetts, Some Fallacious Objections Answered
    Richard Henry Dana
    The Australian Ballot System Of Massachusetts, Some Fallacious Objections Answered, by Richard Henry Dana, delves into the implementation and defense of the Australian ballot system in Massachusetts during the late 19th century. This system, characterized by its emphasis on secret ballots, aimed to reduce voter intimidation and corruption prevalent in earlier electoral processe...
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    15,72 €

  • Usury Laws
    Richard Henry Dana / Massachusetts. General Court. House of
    This historical speech by Richard H. Dana, Jr., delivered before the House of Representatives of Massachusetts in 1867, addresses the critical issue of usury laws and their proposed repeal. The speech, titled 'Usury Laws: Speech Of Richard H. Dana, Jr., In The House Of Representatives Of Massachusetts, February 14, 1867, The Repeal Of The Usury Laws,' provides insight into the ...
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    15,66 €

  • The Seaman’s Friend
    Richard Henry Dana / Thomas Groom & Co
    'The Seaman’s Friend: Containing A Treatise On Practical Seamanship, With Plates' is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of seamanship, offering invaluable insights into the practical aspects of navigating and managing sailing vessels. Authored by Richard Henry Dana, this treatise delves into the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career at sea. T...
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    23,08 €

  • A Tribute To Judge Sprague
    Richard Henry Dana
    'A Tribute To Judge Sprague' offers a detailed account of the life and career of Judge Peleg Sprague, a prominent figure in 19th-century American jurisprudence. Written by Richard Henry Dana, this biography explores Sprague’s significant contributions to the legal landscape during a tumultuous period in American history, including the Civil War era. The tribute illuminates Spra...
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    23,13 €

  • Two Years Before the Mast; or, A Sailor’s Life at Sea
    Richard Henry Dana
    'Two Years Before the Mast; or, A Sailor’s Life at Sea' is a captivating autobiographical account by Richard Henry Dana, Jr., detailing his experiences as a common seaman during the 1830s. Forced to interrupt his Harvard education due to illness, Dana embarked on a voyage from Boston to California aboard the brig Pilgrim. His narrative vividly portrays the harsh realities of ma...
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    26,09 €

  • Superannuation in the Civil Service
    Richard Henry Dana / National Civil Service Reform League (U.
    This is a report by a special committee of the National Civil-Service Reform League regarding superannuation in the Civil Service, originally published in 1901. It delves into the complexities of pension systems for government employees, analyzing the financial and administrative aspects of superannuation programs at the turn of the century. The report highlights the importance...
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    15,52 €

  • Two Years Before the Mast
    Jr. Richard Henry Dana / JrRichard Henry Dana
    Originally published between 1909 and 1917 under the name 'Harvard Classics,' this stupendous 51-volume set-a collection of the greatest writings from literature, philosophy, history, and mythology-was assembled by American academic CHARLES WILLIAM ELIOT (1834-1926), Harvard University’s longest-serving president. Also known as 'Dr. Eliot’s Five Foot Shelf,' it represented Elio...
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    41,39 €

  • Two Years Before the Mast
    Jr. Richard Henry Dana / JrRichard Henry Dana
    Originally published between 1909 and 1917 under the name 'Harvard Classics,' this stupendous 51-volume set-a collection of the greatest writings from literature, philosophy, history, and mythology-was assembled by American academic CHARLES WILLIAM ELIOT (1834-1926), Harvard University’s longest-serving president. Also known as 'Dr. Eliot’s Five Foot Shelf,' it represented Elio...
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    54,64 €

  • Poems and Prose Writings; Volume 2
    Richard Henry Dana
    Discover the intellectual depth and artistic range of Richard Henry Dana in this carefully curated collection, 'Poems and Prose Writings, Volume 2.' This volume showcases Dana’s poetic sensibilities alongside his insightful prose, offering a glimpse into the literary landscape of 19th-century America. From evocative poems exploring themes of nature and spirituality to thought-p...
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    28,96 €

  • To Cuba And Back
    Richard Henry Dana Jr.
    ''To Cuba And Back: A Vacation Voyage'' is a travelogue book written by Richard Henry Dana Jr. in 1860. The book is a detailed account of the author’s journey to Cuba and back, which he undertook as a vacation voyage. Dana Jr. was an American author, lawyer, and sailor, who is best known for his memoir ''Two Years Before the Mast''. In ''To Cuba And Back'', he describes his exp...
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    35,42 €

  • The Idle Man
    Richard Henry Dana
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    33,31 €

  • The Idle Man; Volume 2
    Richard Henry Dana / William Cullen Bryant
    The Idle Man, Volume 2, presents a fascinating snapshot of early 19th-century American thought and literature. This collection of essays and literary pieces, likely featuring contributions from William Cullen Bryant and Richard Henry Dana, offers readers a glimpse into the intellectual landscape of a young nation grappling with questions of identity, culture, and progress. Read...
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    21,09 €

  • Speeches And Writings Of Richard H. Dana, Jr. (1864)
    Richard Henry Dana Jr.
    The book ''Speeches And Writings Of Richard H. Dana, Jr.'' is a collection of works by American lawyer and politician Richard Henry Dana Jr. It was originally published in 1864, and includes a variety of speeches and writings that Dana produced throughout his career. Dana was a prominent figure in 19th century American politics, and his writings cover a range of topics related ...
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    30,08 €

  • Richard Henry Dana, Junior
    Richard Henry III Dana
    Richard Henry Dana, Junior: Speeches In Stirring Times And Letters To A Son (1910) is a collection of speeches and letters written by Richard Henry Dana III, an American lawyer and politician who lived during the 19th century. The book contains a series of speeches that Dana gave on various topics, including the abolition of slavery, the Civil War, and the importance of educati...
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    47,00 €

  • The Seaman’s Friend
    Richard Henry Dana Jr.
    The Seaman’s Friend is a comprehensive guide to practical seamanship, written by Richard Henry Dana Jr. and originally published in 1851. The book covers a wide range of topics related to sailing and seamanship, including the construction and maintenance of ships, navigation, weather patterns, and emergency procedures. It also includes detailed instructions on the use of variou...
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    32,27 €


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